Why does my daughter think she has a say so to my 2 kids that I adopted 12 years ago that she gave her rights up in court .

I am not licensed in TN, but can say that adoption terminates the biological parent's rights to the child. Of course, that doesn't stop any...

What rights do I have if any if I was defaulted and custody court while I was incarcerated.

I'm not sure how you expected to get any visitation rights while you are incarcerated. That would require someone to bring the child to the...

I am a green card holder and I was married here with the US citizen husband. My husband wants to adopt my illigitimate son.

Under the circumstances, it sounds very likely that your husband can adopt your son, with or without the consent of the biological father. The...

Will he need to take paternity test?

I am not licensed in KS, but can share the general legal rule that one parent can give sole legal and physical custody to the other parent... BUT...

Who can I sue if my daughter was put up for adoption without me being notified and signing any papers.

Since it has been more than ten years since you found out about the adoption, and over 30 years since the adoption happened, it is highly unlikely...

Can my 17 year granddaughter in Florida move to Ohio without her mother's permission?

You should consult legal counsel in your state, and in the child's home state, to determine if you can file for legal guardianship. That would...

CA law discourages termination of one parent's rights in a CPS case, so it is unlikely (although not impossible) that his parental rights were...

I am not licensed in Ohio, but general privacy laws in most states do not allow you to publish pictures of someone without consent, including...

How do I go about adopting my cousin who is 21?

I am not licensed in NY, but if NY law allows adult adoption, then you can adopt another adult, such as your cousin, according to the legal process...

It is possible that you were adopted, but that you either have a copy of your old (sealed) birth certificate that was issued prior to adoption, or...