You didn't mention whether the child is living with you, or is in someone else's physical or legal custody. Regardless, you need to file a Petition...

Congratulations on turning your life around, especially with sobriety for two years. That's a huge accomplishment, and to be commended. It sounds...

Yes, it sounds highly possible to terminate his rights for abandonment, but you will need the assistance of an experienced adoption attorney to...

Unfortunately, I must disagree with both of the prior answers. Whether you know or don't know the identity of the father, you must apply to the...

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Since you don't have guardianship or other court-ordered legal custody, you normally cannot be forced to accept custody of this child. However, did...

I agree with the prior answer. An adult adoption will be much less expensive and stressful, and will not need to involve the biological father.

You should immediately contact Adult Protective Services in the county where your mother resides. In addition, consider filing for a legal...

This is not an adoption question, but a juvenile law question (if you are under 18) or a criminal law question (if you are over 18). Your parole...

Your sister is correct: a notarized temporary agreement is not a court order. Therefore, it doesn't require a court order to terminate such an...

You must file a petition to terminate the guardianship, get it set for hearing, and have your sister personally served with notice of that hearing...