Adoption Legal Questions and Answers
Whether minor birth parent has the right to give consent for an independent adoption?
My husband and I live in California. We have decided to adopt a child from our family friend. The birth parent of the child is a minor. Does a minor birth parent have a right to give consent to the independent adoption?
12/02/2016 | Category: Adoption » Consent of M... | State: California | #27426My aunt and uncle never formerly adopted me. Does equitable adoption apply?
I was raised by my aunt and uncle since I was 5. They both passed away, leaving their estate to me. However, I was not adopted by them, so I have an inheritance tax to pay. How do I go about showing they wanted to adopt me and claim equitable adoption?
02/09/2017 | Category: Adoption » Equitable | State: Iowa | #31862What are the requirements while selecting an adoptive parent in independent adoption?
My husband and I are living in California. Our family friend had a child a month ago and they want us to adopt their child by the method of independent adoption. We are happy to adopt because we are unable to have a child. We would like to know whether the birth parents can select the adoptive parents under independent adoption?
12/02/2016 | Category: Adoption » Independent ... | State: California | #27425My wife and I are adopting. Under what grounds can approval be denied?
My wife and I live in California. We have been selected by a birth parent for the process of independent adoption. We are aware of the interview and investigation process conducted by the agencies of independent adoption. We would like to know under what grounds the agency can reject the final approval for adoption?
12/02/2016 | Category: Adoption » Independent ... | State: California | #27424Can I reverse the adoption of my two daughters?
I adopted my daughters 6 yrs ago. They are now 11 and 12. I want them back home now though and they as well want to come home. Can i get a lawyer and reverse my adoption after so long.
12/24/2016 | Category: Adoption » Reversal | State: Pennsylvania | #28750If I'm not legally adopted by the people I live with, can I choose where to live?
If I'm not legally adopted by the people I live with, can I choose where to live?
12/24/2016 | Category: Adoption » Reversal | State: Georgia | #28741