It sounds like you would meet the qualifications for abandonment, though you would need a full consultation with an adoption attorney to confirm....

It sounds like you will need to file the paperwork along with an adoption petition in California. You will likely need a lawyer to assist you.

You will need to file a VS-44 Court Report of Adoption form with the department of vital records. The court should have sent it for you, so you...

I agree with Ms. Hanisco. Surrogacy is a complicated area of law and one in which you should speak with an experienced attorney who regularly...

Can i adopt my friend kid at 18 without going to court?

All adoptions require court. However, you are certainly welcome to pitch in and help your friend without going to court. If the person being...

What do I need to do to get legally adopted by my step parent? By getting adopted, does that help with immigration status?

You can do an adult adoption if you are over the age of 18, but I don't think that does anything for immigration purposes. You would need to...

If your bio dad is willing to consent, then your stepdad can adopt you. If he is not willing to consent, you would need to request that the court...

What is the process to be legally adopted by my step parent?

You can do an adult adoption, but unlike child adoption, there are no court forms for it - it's all written up. Here's a link with samples - I...

There are two different issues you would need to address: 1) You would need to either get bio dad's consent to the adoption (which he can sign...

What will happen to my sons' rights of inheritance if they are adopted by my new wife?

If you work with a lawyer who regularly practices in adult adoption, that lawyer can be sure to do an adult adoption that does not cut off your...