Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana
I would like to adopt a family member child where do I start if the child has not been born
Asked on 11/21/11, 7:58 am
3 Answers from Attorneys
Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas
Mandie Seale Lucas
The child must be borned first. The parents' rights must be terminated either by the court or by both signing a surrender. Surrenders will allow you to proceed with a voluntary adoption.
Answered on 11/22/11, 6:50 am
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr.
Pizzolatto Law Office
You cannot do a thing until the child is born. Since it appears to be an intrafamily adoption, it should be a bit quicker than other adoptions. Contact an attorney.
Answered on 11/24/11, 3:34 pm