You can complete an adult adoption, which would restore your biological father as your legal father, and would include a name change, as well. You...

If the father is agreeable, once you are married, then your partner can complete a stepparent adoption. Under California law, this can be done...

Stepparent adoptions are fairly straightforward, assuming your biological mother consents to it. If she does not consent, your lawyer will have to...

Adoptions generally cannot be reversed. However, you may be able to complete an adult adoption to have a different person step in to the parental...

It sounds like you are asking several questions, one about adoption, and the other about her phone. Regarding adoption, minors cannot be adopted...

I agree with the previous answer, and would add that in a case where assets are being stolen, you will want to include a Petition for Appointment...

Yes, as a minor, you can sign a contract to rent a room. However, minors can have contracts voided, so most people will want an adult co-signer...

I agree with the previous answer that you should seek legal guardianship. I wouldn't contact child protective services as that could complicate...

If you only want to file for guardianship, that would take place in Oregon, and you would need an attorney there to represent you. For an...

Hello, a name change is normally fairly simple, and often there are DIY packets available for this at your local courthouse. If not, contact a...