Yes - you can do an adult adoption. There are instructions online on the paperwork you need to file, and if you are having trouble, you can hire...

Will my parental rights be terminated?

This is a very fact-specific inquiry, and you have a right to a court-appointed attorney if you cannot afford to pay for your own juvenile depency...

Is there anything protecting me from being separated from my newborn at birth if I am legal parent and responsible for medical?

Unfortunately, some hospitals are prohibiting ANY visitors right now because of the high COVID numbers. I would reach out to the surrogacy/newborn...

You need to do an independent adoption if you are no longer married to any parent of the children. There are self-help instructions here:...

If your stepdaughter is 18, she is now a legal adult and can make medical decisions without the input of anyone else. If she would like for you to...

How can my husband adopt my child as his father is deceased?

It's not clear where you are in the stepparent adoption process, but you can submit the court forms and then gather the other paperwork, like the...

Yes - you still should have the non-bio mom do an adoption to protect both of you. Here's a clear explanation of why:...

Was I adopted by my stepfather when I became a US Citizen?

I would suggest you reach out to both an adoption attorney and an immigration attorney in the county where you lived with your stepfather to see if...

Often the court appointed attorneys are very good, but you can also get a private lawyer to represent you - just make sure that they have a focus...

I want to adopt my godchildren

You would do what is called a second parent adoption. If your primary concern, though, is what would happen in the event of her untimely death,...