What process is required in washington state to adopt?

The process can be very simple and straightforward. You will not need the consent of the biological parents, since their parental rights would...

If my daughter's biological father's name is not on her birth certificate, can I put my husband's name on it?

It will take an adoption to get your husband listed as the father on your daughter's birth certificate. If your main concern is for your...

Procedure for stepparent adoption under WA state law when biofather has no legal rights (no visitation, etc) but pays child supp

Even if the biological father does not have visitation rights (and even if he is not on your daughter's birth certificate) his parental rights...

How can my fiancee have his name on OUR daughter's birth certificates

An adoption by your fiance would be considered a "second parent adoption" rather than a "stepparent adoption", but the process is very similar,...

Biological father isnt on the birth certificate and only seen her 5 tmies in the 1st few months of her life shes 5 now

If your fiance is going to adopt you daughter, it will be necessary for the rights of her biological father to be terminated. This can happen...

Is it possible to go through a step parent adoption without a lawyer?

It may not be complicated. If your child's father will consent to the adoption it could be quite straightforward. If he will not consent, or if...

Where should I go to get the stepparent adoption process started?

A good place to find an experienced adoption attorney licensed to practice in your state is to go to the website of the American Academy of...

My fiance a has 10 mth old the father wants to sighn over his rights can and how do I adoupt as my owne

A good place to find an experienced adoption attorney licensed to practice in your state is to go to the website of the American Academy of...

A good place to find an experienced adoption attorney licensed to practice in your state is to go to the website of the American Academy of...

Can my husband legally adopt my children without the biological father's consent?

A good place to find an experienced adoption attorney licensed to practice in your state is to go to the website of the American Academy of...