A name change will merely change their name legally. It will not provide for the automatic inheritance rights nor the rights and responsibilities...

In addition to any county -specific court forms, the adopt-200, 210, 215 and 230 forms will be required, as well as ICWA-10 & 20. After termination...

I am very sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, you are not automatically legal guardian of your step-daughter upon your wife's passing. You may...

Can I file to adopt my granddaughter without a lawyer and go to court ?

Yes, you can file the adoption yourself. You may find general instructions and the court forms for adoption here: ...

Yes, you may file a paternity action in family court and you should do that as soon as you can to preserve your rights. Once paternity is...

Unfortunately adoption is not a quick process, even for relative adoptions. This is even more true with court backlog due to COVID-19. The...

Who is my father in a naturalization application when my mom remarried a US citizen?

Your biological father is your father regardless of who your mother is married to, UNLESS your step father legally adopted you. If you are under...

What a lovely sentiment and surprise! An adult adoption requires an adoption agreement between the two of you, which is like a contract agreeing to...

That is wonderful that you have worked everything out. If you would like to have his name added to her birth certificate and him declared to be...

You have two options. You can file for a name change with the court, or you and your step-father can file for a step-parent adult adoption to...