Is your current mate also your husband? If he is, then you are looking at performing a step-parent adoption. You do need to tell the court if...

How to I initiate a divorce in Contra Costa County, CA if my husband lives in Florida?

With no kids and no assets, I see no reason for you to hire an attorney, and there is no need for mediation. You should go to your local...

Stepdad seeking to adopt child when only mom is on the birth certificate.

There are so many circumstances that would affect the answer to this question. I will try to walk through some of them. From your questions, I...

The former step-mother did the adoption process but the biological mom has not voluntarily surrender her rights.

I would have to ask you some questions before I can give you a definitive answer on this. Your fact pattern confuses me a little because it has...

Guardianship now i want to adopt

The natural parents' parental rights must be terminated by the court before you can adopt the child. If her parents have not contacted her or...

My husband was deported in 2008 and adoption papers were filed in 1976 but no final resolution can be found.

Keep in mind that I am a California attorney, and not familiar with the laws of your state. This appears to be a mixed immigration/adoption...

If I am a child, and I am tired of my parents can I get adopted?

If you are merely "tired of your parents" the answer is no. Courts will not terminate parental rights of a child simply because the child and...

Adoption question

Keep in mind that I am a California attorney, and adoption laws do change from state to state. There are a few steps to take: first, get...

California marriage requirements for Stepparent Adoption

I am unaware of any minimum marital duration required for a step-parent adoption to take place. But you should be aware that any adoption...

Although his country of residence does not recognize divorce, this country does; you are not required to be a U.S. citizen to have the right to...