In California, unless you were adopted as an adult and not as a minor, you cannot "unadopt" yourself. If you are in contact with your birth...

If your husband wants to adopt your son, then your son's name can be changed as part of the stepparent adoption process. However, if your husband...

In most states (possibly all), a notarized letter will not be sufficient and you will need a court order. I strongly recommend that you consult...

I do not handle immigration matters, but I can comment on how IRS defines compensation received as an egg donor. The U.S. Tax Court’s ruling in...

How can I adopt my girlfriends daughter?

After you get married, you can file an action for a stepparent adoption. Although this can be done on your own (the forms are available on the...

Do I still have to pay child support if the boyfriend of my ex wants to adopt them legally?

Just to add onto the previous Answer, although your child support obligation will end, an adoption will not eliminate any past due support that may...

Is there an easy & fast way for adoption when all parties are in agreement?

That is wonderful that you are able to provide a home for your friend’s baby! There are many important matters that must be taken into...