How do I go about getting a step paretn adoption in WA state? The biological father WANTS to give up custody

There are several steps to a stepparent adoption, but it is a common process: Your husband will need to file a petition to adopt your son. You...

How old does my child that was adopted out have to be for me to legally try to contact her?

I agree with the two answers above that you unless there is a court order or agreement that would restrict you, you are legally free to contact her...

How does a stepparent adopt when there is a permanent no-contact order in place against the biological father? WA State.

As a practical matter, an adoption attorney can approach the biological father to see whether or not he would be willing to consent to the adoption...

I want my daughter back

This is obviously a very sensitive situation, and there are too many unknown factors for anyone to be able to give you a conclusive answer online. ...

Stepfather wants to adopt his adult stepdaughter

In Washington your stepfather can adopt you as long as you consent. Your biological father's consent is not required and there is no legal...

How do I start the process for step parent adoption if the bio father is locked up for life?

Mr. Bull is correct - the fact that the biological father's name is not on the birth certificate does not change the fact that you need to...

Here is the basic procedure for stepparent adoption in Washington. Just to keep this answer easy to read, I am going to assume that the child is a...

ADOPTION OF 18 YEAR OLD STEPSON IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Mr. Bull is correct. The woman at the courthouse is wrong. In Washington, parental consent to adoption is only required if the child is under the...

It is possible that you could resolve this in a pretty straightforward, low-conflict way. If your daughter's biological father will consent to...

What is the procedure for adopting step child if biological mother is willing to sign over her rights

There are several steps, but it is a common process - known as step-parent adoption. It certainly can be done. No need to be stressed out. ...