How to I start adoption paperwork for my step dad!?

Good morning… Thank you for your inquiry. I assume you are now over the age of 18. If so, your stepdad may adopt you through an adult adoption. The...

Who would get my son if I pass away?

qThank you for your question. Jay is correct in that adoption is the proper way to protect all of you. In Indiana, your husband may adopt your...

How do I go about my husband adopting my kids both have the same father only one has established paternity?

Thank you for your question. It may be possible for your husband to adopt and under Indiana law, there are certain circumstances under which the...

Someone I know has a 5 month old baby. She wants to give the baby to me. What steps would I need to take to adopt the baby?

Thank you for your question. It is possible to adopt but there are several issues to address prior to an adoption taking place. It is essential to...

Can I file for abandonment and potentially adopt my cousin at 13?

Thank you for your question. Under Indiana law, consent to adoption is not required under certain circumstances. However, the biological parent...

It may be possible to file an adoption without an attorney depending upon the county of filing. However, you will be expected to follow the...

My sons biological father passed away and my husband would like to adopt him. We are in the state of Indiana?

Yes your husband will be able to adopt him as long as your husband does not have anything in his background that would affect the welfare of the...

Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear of your circumstances. Did the adoption take place in Indiana? Is your father still living? Do you...

I am wanting to adopt my 20-year-old stepdaughter? How does this work and where can I find the documents to fill out?

In Indiana, the adoption of an individual 18 years of age or older is considered an Adult Adoption. The process requires the preparation of a...

My My wife would like to adopt my adult daughter, what paperwork will we need?

In Indiana, the adoption of an individual 18 years of age or older is considered an Adult Adoption and is straightforward. The process requires...