What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? West Virginia
My grandaughter will turn 18 in february and wants me to adopt her. I brought her home from the hospital and my husband and I cared for her her entire life, along with our other 3 children. He died in 1994..the only father she ever knew. She is a college student now and doing very well, but wants the adoption. I really can't afford an attorney and don't see why we would need one. Can I get papers through legal aid and file on my own? She also wants a new birth certificate with my and my husband listed as her parents. Thank you for any info you can supply.
M. Trippe
My grandaughter will turn 18 in february and wants me to adopt her. I brought her home from the hospital and my husband and I cared for her her entire life, along with our other 3 children. He died in 1994..the only father she ever knew. She is a college student now and doing very well, but wants the adoption. I really can't afford an attorney and don't see why we would need one. Can I get papers through legal aid and file on my own? She also wants a new birth certificate with my and my husband listed as her parents. Thank you for any info you can supply.
M. Trippe