Hollywood Stardom is Not a Requirement for Adoption
“Brangelina” have scoured the globe looking for children to make their own. But you don’t have to be a Hollywood star to adopt. There are no set requirements for an adoptive parent’s age, wealth, social status, beauty or home square footage. The only requirement in most states is the level of love, understanding and guidance a parent can offer a …
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Termination of Parental Rights
A legal termination of parental rights differs significantly from simply agreeing to not seek custody and/or visitation with a child. While parents are typically free to choose to live apart from or refrain from visiting with their children, they likely have a legal right to do so if they so choose. On the other hand, a legal termination of parental rights permanently prohibits a …
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Adoption: Petition for Adoption by Stepparent
Use this Adoption: Petition for Adoption by Stepparent form to request that the court will allow an adoption of a minor child by a stepparent. This …
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