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 …
more
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 …
more
Adoption Decree
This form is used by the court to issue a final decree of adoption for a child.
Adoption Hearing Flag Sheet
Use this form to give the court relevant information regarding consents received, documents filed, etc. for the adoption of a child.
Adoption Information Sheet
This form is completed by the petitioner and gives the full name of the adopted child, the adoptive parents and the natural parents.
Affidavit of Adoptive Parents
Use this form to certify to the court that you have been advised of the statutes regarding confidentiality of the court's adoption files and that …
more
