My boyfriend and I are not married yet. Can I legally adopt his 8yr old daughter?

Yes - what you are looking to do is called a "second parent adoption" instead of a "stepparent adoption," which is what you would do if you were...

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My mother has had custody of my daughters for 4yrs, I will like my mother to adopt my daughter. It’s in my daughters best intre?

You can consent to your mother's adoption of your daughter, but there is still the issue of the child's second parent - if their rights have not...

Yes - I would strongly suggest that you hire a lawyer for this. California now does allow for recognition of more than two parents. You could...

Can i change my sons last name if his dad is not on birth certificate?

You can change your son's last name by getting a court ordered name change. You would have to give his father notice of the petition to change his...

How do my adopted kids get they birth last name back ?

If you are their only legal parent, and they are under 18, you can petition for a legal name change for them. There are instructions here:...

Wife got pregnant by another man?

This case is sticky, because there is a legal presumption that protects the husband of the father of any child born into the marriage. However, if...

What are the steps to adopt my are children. I’ve raised them since 1 and 2yrs old now they are 12 and 13?

You will have to file two separate cases. As far as forms, copies, etc., I suggest you either reach out to an adoption attorney or the adoptions...

How can I add my last name to my child’s birth certificate?

If it was an inadvertent error and there is a blank on the birth certificate, this should give you the information you need:...

What it takes for my husband to legally adopt my daughter?

What you would be looking for is called a stepparent adoption. You can learn more about the process here:...

I never put a middle name on my daughters birth certifcate but I would like her to have one but dont know if that can be done?

Yes - you can add a middle name to your daughter's birth certificate, but you will have to obtain a court ordered name change first. You can try...