I am wanting to start the process to have my stepfather adopt me. How do i start this process? ?

Thank you for your note. Under Indiana law, and adoption as a person over the age of 18 is considered an adult adoption and the process is...

If my child mother has her boyfriend or husband adopt my son do I still have to pay child suport?

Thank you for your question. If an adoption occurs in the state of Indiana, your parental rights along with your obligations to the child or...

What are my options if my 3 yr olds bio dad is on her birth certificate, does not pay child support has been absent 2 yrs

Thank you for your question. In Indiana, while case law has permitted second parent adoptions for unmarried adults, if you have plans to get...

Thank you for your question. The very best place to start is by working with a competent and experienced adoption attorney. I have been assisting...

How do I file abandament and take his rights away?

Thank you for your question. In Indiana, the consent of the legal father is required unless you can prove a reason under Indiana law that his...

I have sole custody of my kids and I live in Indiana my husband wants to adopt the kids does the dad have to sign off on it

Thank you for your question. Under Indiana law if he is the legal father of the child, his consent is required unless you can prove a reason under...

Can I the biological mother of a child have my soon to be ex husbands adoption of my daughter revoked?

Thank you for your question. I am so sorry to hear about the unfortunate circumstances. However, once the adoption was granted, he became her legal...

. If a married girl is still married after she had the baby? Is the husband the father

Thank you for your question. I do not believe that it actually involves adoption. I would strongly encourage you to reach out to a family law...

How do I adopt my grandson who will soon be 18 and his mother is dropping his insurance and all responsibilities?

Under Indiana law, once he turns 18, it would become an Adult adoption and by statute, only his consent would be required. The process is...

Can I adopt my step daughter? My husband has custody. The mother is an addict and has lost her supervised visitation.

Thank you for your question. In Indiana, under certain circumstances, the consent of the other biological parent may not be required in an...

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