How do we go about adoption?

You will need to take special steps to ensure that the biological father receives proper notice and that his rights are dealt with correctly. The...

Adoption?

Yes. Regardless whether he is identified on the birth certificate, the biological father will have to consent to the adoption (or choose not to...

Washington State resident adopting a 19-year-old from Peru.

The adoption would not be particularly complicated, but the citizenship piece could be. (The adoption would not help her achieve citizenship.) I...

Can a non-biological second mother (from a same-sex relationship) legally adopt their adult child? (WA State)

Yes, this would be a straightforward adult adoption, which means the only consents necessary are from the adoptee and the adopting parent. It is a...

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I would like my stepmother to Legally Adopt me, and be on my birth certificate, I am an adult (22yrs old), is this possible?

Yes, and the process is relatively simple because only you and your stepmom need to consent to the adoption. Although you could probably manage...

Same sex adoption

If your question is whether same-sex partners can adopt, the answer is yes. Like your original adoption, you will need to start with a homestudy. ...

Which steps should be taken if my wife wants to do a second parent adoption in Washington state ?

In a nutshell, the father is entitled to notice of the adoption. If you aren't sure who the father is, you can either wait and have a DNA test...

Adoption

Has the bio mom ever been asked whether she would consent to the adoption? It sounds like she might, which would simplify the process...

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What are my steps in a non-consenting step parent adoption?

In short, you will either need to get the bio father's consent or serve him with notice of the adoption. If he does not respond after receiving...

How hard will it be for a Washington State man to adopt his stepson? Is the child automatically the man's legal heir?

If the stepfather has not adopted the child, there is no legal parent-child relationship and the child is not his heir. Nor would the stepfather...