Adoption

Custody and Visitation

The issue of custody and visitation is often the primary issue to be resolved in a divorce (dissolution of marriage), legal separation or non-marital custody cases.  If the parents can reach an agreement on the issue, it will become the order of the court.  Otherwise, the issue of custody and visitation must be determined by the court after a notice hearing.  When a petition for divorce is filed, a party can also file an Order to Show Cause for a temporary custody and visitation . . . More

Step-Parent Adoption

Adoptions of the children of a spouse are referred to as “step-parent” adoptions.  When a step-parent, with the consent of his or her spouse, wants to adopt the other spouse’s child, a petition must be filed with the Superior Court asking that the adoption be granted.  In all cases, the non-custodial parent must either consent or have his/her rights . . . More

Name Change

A person can change his or her name by filing a petition with the superior court requesting a name change.  As long as the new name does not result in fraud to the public or otherwise violates public policy, a judge will grant the name change.  Often a parent will want to change a child’s name to conform to the name of another family member, close friend or . . . More

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