What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas
I am 36. My mother and step father have been married 20 years. My step father wants to legally adopt me so I can share the family last name. I live in Texas and my mom and step father live in NY. In which state does the adult adoption need to be filed? I have looked at Texas and NY laws and am unable to determine it. I also called a Texas free law clinic and they said they were unsure but thought it would have to be in NY. I then called a law clinic in NY and they thought it would have to be done in Texas. Can anyone help on this? Thank you!
I am 36. My mother and step father have been married 20 years. My step father wants to legally adopt me so I can share the family last name. I live in Texas and my mom and step father live in NY. In which state does the adult adoption need to be filed? I have looked at Texas and NY laws and am unable to determine it. I also called a Texas free law clinic and they said they were unsure but thought it would have to be in NY. I then called a law clinic in NY and they thought it would have to be done in Texas. Can anyone help on this? Thank you!