Im 17 & illegal. And I want to get adopted, is it possible for my biological parents to give me up for adoption if they agree?

If your parents consent, someone else can adopt you, but that adoption will not be able to be used to help you adjust your status/to get...

You can do an adult adoption, but you will not be able to have it as a complete surprise, as he would have to consent and sign the paperwork. If...

Can my husband adopt my son?

Yes - your husband can do a stepparent adoption. If you don't know where the biological father is, you will likely have to try to locate him, and...

I am the presumed legal father of 11 yo. How do I relinquish my parental rights over to the bio-dad who is married to bio-mom?

This sounds complicated, and I would suggest that you speak with a lawyer experienced in complex adoptions and family formation to try to untangle...

I'm not sure what the goal is, but if the desired end outcome is a new name, the court does not require a copy of an adult's birth certificate when...

You absolutely want to do what is called a Stepparent Adoption to Confirm Parentage now before you leave California. It is one set of paperwork...

What are my rights as the other mother?

Infidelity is not legally relevant to your legal issue. Parentage is. As the non-biological mother, you can file a petition to establish...

Can my longtime girlfriend and I agree on paper to co-parent a child that she carries and births?

It's not 100% clear, but it sounds like you are a same-sex couple. If I am misunderstanding, feel free to comment below, and I will respond...

Can i adopt my fiance's daughter with her mothers consent to terminate her rights, and what type of adoption?

I agree with everything above. Just wanted to clarify that if you decide to do the adoption before getting marriage, it is called a "second parent...

Is there a way to get unadopted ?

One option would be for you to do an adult adoption. Adult adoptions do not require permission from the current legal parents and would allow you...