Can my fiancee adopt my child?

I recommend a step-parent adoption after you are married. That will terminate the rights of the biological father. There still is a home study,...

You do Not need to be married to your finance in order to terminate the biological father's rights, but you do need to file an adoption. And since...

Our 18 year old niece is here on a student visa attending college. We do not have any children. We want to adopt her.

As your niece is eighteen, you may do an adult adoption in the County in which you reside. The filing fee is $20 and the only other fee will be...

I want two people who are more parents to me than my biological parents to adopt me, is that possible?

In California, you may file for an adult adoption if you are over 18 and the adopting parents are more than ten years older than the adoptee. You...

As a step-parent, what happens to a child if the biological parent were to pass away?

The best way to ensure your step-son stays with you if your husband were to pass away is a step parent adoption. Then you will be his legal mother....

How do I give my father legal rights and custody over my daughter instead of giving them to the biological absent father?

Yes, a single parent adoption by your father, where you keep parental rights, is possible. It is rare, but can be done. Your ex-husband can sign a...

A mother wants me to adopt her unborn child. we reside in california. what can we do

In California, in order to complete an independent adoption (no adoption agency involved), you will need to complete a home study, hire an adoption...

Termination of parental rights. (Voluntarily or involuntarily)

In California you may not terminate parental rights under these facts. Public policy is that a child has two parents for support. An adoption...

Relinquishing parental right and removing the name from the birth certificate

In California it is against public policy to terminate parental rights in this situation. The courts believe every child has the right to support...

What is the guardianship process after parental death if you are named in a will?

Being named as guardians in a will is evident of intent only. You will need to apply for a guardianship in probate court, or for adoption in...