Adoption

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 eluding the police for active warrants concerning violations of her parole. What steps must we take to adopt our grandson? We do not want her in his life. He is only 2 and a half.

Can registered sex offenders adopt children?

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.

Where can I get the forms/package for step-parent adoption in Atlantic City, New Jersey area?

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?