Q: Why wont a judge or his assistant talk to me about my case and forcing me to use a lawyer?
I am almost done adopting my daughter. Her biological father has signed off on everything, but the court sent back a decline to set an adoption hearing due to a defective affidavit of abandonment. (lists wrong child)
The issue is her bio father did not abandon. Why do I even need to do this form? He will not sign an abandonment form because he did not abandon, nor should he have to. I don't understand why it says lists wrong child either when they never got this form.
When we went down to the courthouse for Jefferson Co. we asked if we could talk to the judge or his right hand, and the right hand refused to look at the form mailed, and refused to do anything other than tell us to go get a lawyer.
We dont need a lawyer. We shouldnt HAVE to get a lawyer because they wont answer a question or review this. Its less than 5 minutes of their time.
What can I do?
A: If you do not want to get a lawyer, then it is your responsibility to make sure you are doing it correctly. The judge is not allowed to discuss the case with you except in formal court proceedings. His assistant is not permitted to give you legal advice.Adoptions are very complicated and proper procedures must be followed.
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