Can I get legal paperwork for full custody and rights of my unborn child if the father wants no part in his/her life?

If you are not yet pregnant, the only way you MIGHT be able to do this is by having the child via artificial insemination and signing a sperm donor...

What should I fill in I-130 if my wife was adopted?

This is an immigration question, so I am changing the practice area so that an immigration attorney can answer.

How do I hyphenate my child's last name?

It's not clear to me if your kids' father is not approving of your kids taking your last name instead of his or is not approving of your kids...

The California Department of Vital Records allows a person to request amendments to death certificates to fix errors. Their explanation of the...

How to change my son's last name with father being unknown?

Generally, name changes for a minor require that both parents consent - or at least have notice. Since you don't know who the other parent is, you...

What are the chances of my husband getting custody?

There are two separate questions here. First, will your husband be deemed to be the legal father of your son, and second, will he get custody. As...

Third parent parentage? California

This sounds very complicated, and the three of you may benefit more from a few sessions with a good therapist before you decide how to move forward...

Presumed parent vs Bio parent, if married and presume parent, can the bio parent jeopardize my rights to child ?

Hi there - it sounds like you have a few balls in the air, but let me try to simplify: - If you and your fiance are married or in a registered...

Is am i able to adopt a adult child over 18 ?

Yes, you can do an adult adoption, but for immigration purposes, the person would have had to have been adopted by the age of 16, so it will not...

In the step parent adoption can my children change their first/middle names and hyphenate their last name with my maiden name?

When children go through an adoption proceeding, they can change any part of their name.