How to get the parental rights terminated of my ex husband?

Your current husband can complete a step parent adoption for your children. Your ex-husband has the right to be notified before his parental rights...

How can i change my sons last name to my husbands last name?

Your son can do a legal name change, which will change his name, but not his birth certificate, Or he can be adopted by the man who has raised...

If you are married, your new husband can file for a stepparent adoption and you remain the mother. Your ex-husband's rights will be terminated. ...

Will I have a hard time terminating my daughter's biological father's rights?

The facts you have described would constitute abandonment by her biological father. Depending on the facts, he may be an alleged or a presumed...

What is the process for my sister and I to get our stepmother to legally become our mom and how much would it cost?

That is a beautiful idea! An adult adoption requires an agreement, or contract, between you and your step-mom to adopt and to be adopted. You can...

You cannot adopt your children without their knowledge. All children would be interviewed for the home investigation required in every step-parent...

I need advice on Guardianship/Power of Attorney.?

Is there a reason you want to wait to file the adoption? You will end up paying substantial additional costs to do a guardianship (filing fees and...

I am married and I have a stepdaughter that I want to adopt and put it in my name and I don’t know how to do that

The required forms to complete a step parent adoption are on the court website. They include Adopt 200, 210 and 215, ICWA 10 and 20. These forms...

Does father have creditable argument against termination of parental rights?

Under these facts, you have a strong case for abandonment. However, he can fight it and will receive a court appointed lawyer at no cost. I agree...

What steps will need to be made to adopt my second cousins and how much?

There are three options you can pursue: 1. If the mother will consent, you can adopt the children or obtain a legal guardianship; 2. If the...