The affidavit will typically have a "period of revocation" stated within the document itself so read it carefully. I suggest taking it to another...

Can my husband adopt my kids? And will this change his child support he has on my stepson?

Your husband can adopt the kids if they become eligible for adoption which means that you have to have grounds to terminate their father's parental...

My husband wants to adopt my boys do we need a lawyer or can we file the paperwork ourselves ?

You will need to hire an attorney to assist you. It's similar to the process that you went through with CPS. You and your husband will need to do...

If the father has abandoned their child, are they still obligated to pay child support?

He is on the hook for child support if you can establish that he is biological father. I suggest applying for services with the AG's office so that...

Is it possible to be adopted by a friend ?

Texas is one of the states that allow adult adoptions. You should consult an adoption attorney to determine if this is the best route for you...

How would I go about to adopt my niece?

You should consult with an attorney about this case because adoption is very complicated and fact-specific. 1) Her parents' rights must be...

When I die or just a sudden death of me can my kids father get my kids if he hasn't been around in over 8 years

Possibly. He's the biological father and has standing to petition the Court for custody and/or possession. The Court will do a best interest...

Can I appeal my relinquish of rights ?

This is fact-sensitive. Contact the attorney who represented you in the CPS case for an explanation of your rights to appeal. He/she knows the...

Parents obligated to retain adult documents ie birth certificate, ss number ? 19 year old who left year ago.

You don't have a legal obligation to provide that information. He/she can obtain them from the appropriate government agency - Bureau of Vital...

Step parent adoption how do i go about it?

You can proceed with a step-parent adoption which will require the termination of the biological father's rights even though he's not on the birth...