Good for you for considering adoption! This may differ from state to state. You would do well to consult a lawyer, however, not just for your sake, but also for the child's. Having a legal adoption will help the child to obtain medical help, insurance, jobs, social security card, passport, bla bla bla.... Plus, the child will be much more secure if there are no possible conflicts in the family over who has what rights. It may cost you a bit, but the right thing for the child is to do this legally and correctly. I'm a twice adoptive parent, and encourage you to do it right!
i think it is
only if your brother or sister adopts it
No you have to have it legally done, otherwise she can come back anytime and claim the baby back and things are going to get messy. The baby will need you as a parent on the paper. Are you going to adopt her baby or fostercare? Call a adoption agency if you are going to adopt.
You can't adopt an older sibling. You could sponsor them. Adoption is for minor children to be cared for by an adult.
No, legally a sibling cannot adopt another sibling unless there are specific circumstances or legal arrangements in place. In general, adoption is a legal process that involves the transfer of parental rights from one individual or couple to another individual or couple who are not biologically related.
How do you adopt your spouse's children if they do not have legal status in the United States? How do you adopt your spouse's children if they do not have legal status in the United States?
no
Marriage.
There is not a legal age, but piercing your newborn daughter is not advised.
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Yes
no, in most countries. Two wives is not legal.