Adoption Legal Questions and Answers
My husband and I raised our granddaughter from birth to age 15 and she now lives with her biological mother in another state....
My husband and I raised our granddaughter from birth to age 15 and she now lives with her biological mother in another state. We legally adopted her but would now like to have her biological mother be responsible for her. Can an adoption be undone? We really can't afford a whole big expensive thing here, but would like to not be responsible for a teenager who lives in another ...
09/26/2007 | Category: Adoption | State: Missouri | #9092When did the legal custody of our adopted daughter begin?
The state gave My wife and I permission to bring a 3 year old child whom we wanted to adopt into our home in March 2006. We provided medical care, enrolled her in kindergarden and took her to church. In September of 2007 the adoption was final and we were issued a birth certificate showing that she was our daughter. My question is this. When did the legal custody begin? Wh...
09/25/2007 | Category: Adoption | State: ALL | #9066Can I put myself up for adoption if I have a reliable home to live in?
I am a minor. I am 15. I've been suffering depression for a while and unhealthy eating habits. This is all caused my conflicts occurring at home. Can I put myself up for adoption if I have a reliable home to live in.
09/04/2007 | Category: Adoption | State: California | #8412What can I do to keep my child if my girlfriend wants to put the child up for adoption?
My friend and his girlfriend are expecting a child together this month. When he refused to marry her she decided she wanted to put the baby up for adoption. He wants to keep the baby, even if they don't stay together. What are his rights as the biological father in the state of Tennessee?
06/29/2007 | Category: Adoption | State: Indiana | #6802Is it possible for the stepmother to legally adopt that child?
The stepmother had a child from a previous marriage of the age of 13. Now the child is over 18. Is it possible for the stepmother to legally adopt that child?
05/21/2007 | Category: Adoption | State: Texas | #5451What steps can we take to adopt our grandson that we have been raising?
At present my husband and myself have temporary custody of our grandson, granted in September 2006. Our son had signed over his rights to us before we started the procedure, however the mother refused. Since August 2006 we have heard from her 3 times and not seen her since August 2006. She did not appear at the final hearing. She is a known drug addict and is at present eludin...
05/15/2007 | Category: Adoption | State: Alabama | #4878Can registered sex offenders adopt children?
Can registered sex offenders adopt children?
05/14/2007 | Category: Adoption | State: West Virginia | #4747Can my daughter be adopted my stepfather without biological father's permission?
My 16 year old daughter wants to be adopted by my husband and her stepfather, her biological dad is not in the picture and really never has been nor does he pay child support. My question is, does he have to be contacted for this to take place. We have not seen nor heard of him in several years.
04/21/2007 | Category: Adoption | State: Texas | #3253Where can I find the forms for step-parent adoption in New Jersey?
Where can I get the forms/package for step-parent adoption in Atlantic City, New Jersey area?
04/12/2007 | Category: Adoption | State: New Jersey | #2993Can I do an adoption myself and change my son's last name to my new husband's once he is adopted?
My husband would like to adopt my son. My son's biological father's rights are terminated. We have lived with my husband for over six months, and my son wants the adoption. We would also like to change my son's last name to my husband's last name. I would like to do this without an attorney. How can I do this? Where can I get the forms?
04/11/2007 | Category: Adoption | State: Texas | #2947