I am not licensed in KY, but as a general rule, if a party cannot be located to serve notice of the proceedings, you must apply to the court for...

I am not licensed in KS, but the following information was located on the AdoptiveFamilies website: Who Can Adopt in Kansas A child may be...

This would be an adult adoption, which is a fairly straightforward and relatively inexpensive process (compared to adoption of a minor, that is)....

You need to consult an experienced guardianship attorney in your local area to determine whether you have grounds to file for legal guardianship of...

You don't indicate whether this was a CPS case, or a private case where the adoptive family filed to terminate your rights. The rules and...

A lot depends on the age of the child, how long the child has been in the care of the legal guardian, the guardian's background, your background,...

I agree with Attorney Moore, and suggest that they search here on Avvo to locate a well-rated adoption attorney in California. Most adoption...

I am not licensed in MI, but a basic rule for adopting a minor is that you must either have the consent of each living parent, or you must ask the...

If the caseworker, who has access to excellent governmental search engines, cannot locate him, you cannot be expected to find him, either. I am not...

I am not licensed in South Carolina, but what you are proposing is not an adoption, and not even a legal custody transfer or guardianship. While...