Shouldnt father be notified if his parental rights are terminated while incarcerated if mother decides to have stepfather adopt?

This depends on the laws of the state, and I am not licensed to practice in Kansas. But generally it depends on whether your friend ever legally...

My kids are in the system and ive completed everything asked and more. I am currently pregnant can they take this one if I have?

The most likely answer is YES, although it does depend whether you or the child test positive at birth; whether you have safe and adequate housing;...

Step parent adoption/termination of parental rights...?

My answer is: it depends. As long as the other parent doesn't contest, you may be able to do this yourself. If the other parent does contest, RUN...

I must respectfully disagree with the prior answer stating that you would lose of your benefits if you adopt the child. The adoption subsidy will...

How to adopt my sisters unborn child?

You definitely need to have experienced adoption lawyers representing both of you. I suggest that you look at adoptionattorneys.com for some who...

Liberia is not a party to the Hague convention. That means the child must qualify as an orphan in order to receive US citizenship and the right to...

Termination of Parent Rights?

It depends on what type of adoption you are attempting. If this will be a step-parent adoption by the mother's spouse with the mother's consent,...

Can I adopt a friend's unborn baby from Alberta, Canada to US?

I agree with Stan's answer, above. Although I am not licensed in TX, under federal law, the proposed adoption would be considered an international...

I am not licensed in PA, but I can state that if a step-parent adoption was properly completed, the relinquishing parent no longer has any parental...

I am not licensed in CO, so I will suggest that you contact legal counsel to determine if you could complete a limited consent adoption where one...