In Maryland, does the stepfather have to be present at the final hearing for the adoption?

Maryland requires the Petitioner to be present at the final hearing absent good cause (which you have to file a Motion to get excused from the...

I have not seen my son's biological father in 13 years. Can I file to have his rights terminated, and have my husband adopt?

In Maryland your husband would file to adopt your son as a Step-parent adoption. The biological father will have to be given notice of the...

If I'm on the birth certificate can my ex require me to take a DNA test after 6 years

No. You are the legal father of the child at this point. It's best to not agree to a DNA test until you speak with an attorney as to why she is...

My boyfriend has a 2 yr old son and he has recently told me he wants me to be legally binded to his son whats that mean?

It sounds like he is referring to a step-parent adoption as that is the only way you can be legally considered his mother and be able to make...

How can me and my fiancé go about him adopting my little boy ?

Your first step is to find a local attorney who can determine if TN law allows unmarried adults to adopt in your fact pattern. This is sometimes...

How can my husband adopt my daughter without bois approval

Almost every state requires the biological parents consent or for them to be noticed of the adoption if the person to be adopted is a minor. ...

Maryland does not provide forms to complete adult adoptions although some courts have samples for generic cases those forms are limited because...

Can you remove the fathers name on the birth certificate if he’s not the biological and then put the real biological father on?

You will need a court order. Contact an attorney to file an action to correct the birth father - the man named is likely what is called a 'legal...

Can my parter adopt my kids via step-parent adoption even though he and I aren't legally married?

You absolutely should consult with an attorney. Many states allow second parent adoptions so that the parents do not have to be married and CA is...

Generally survivor benefits vest at time of death so if fathers rights were terminated prior to his death then the child would no receive those...