Can you establish legal guardianship when father refuses to sign parental rights?

Bio father can't have it both ways. Either he is in or he is out, and needs to consent to the adoption. If he is not going to consent to the...

It depends on what you and your step dad really want: does he want to adopt you, so that you would be his child, and you want to be legally...

No you can not do an adoption with out the birth mother knowing. Her parental rights were not terminated unless it was formerly done so by child...

What paperwork do I file to petition of termination of parental rights, for a father who hasn't been in sons life for 4 + years?

I am not sure about California, but in Oregon you can do a second parent adoption, which is basically a step-parent adoption before you are married...

How do I terminate my ex-husbands parental rights?

Adoption is a very serious step and is permanent. The fact that the birth father has not contacted your son in six months is not enough time to...

If the biological father does not want anything to do with the child, then perhaps he would be willing to consent to the adoption. Especially if he...

Father giving up his rights if I don't know where he is?

Absolutely, I do it all the time for clients. It is great leverage-offering to eliminate the back child support in return for him consenting to the...

How can I get parental rights removed from a parent who hasn't been active in the child's life for 5 years?

Your fiance will most likely, barring any criminal history, be able to adopt. You may have to wait until you are married, or you may be able to do...

What are my options in removing my sons father of his rights, my husband would like to adopt my son as soon as possible.

A step parent adoption. If birth father will consent, that is great. If not you probably have a number of routes you can pursue, but any way you to...

Can the mother of a child change the child's last name once the birth certificate was signed at hospital with fathers last name?

Generally No. Must get consent of birth father. But check Indiana statutes or consult with an attorney to make certain.