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Your current state is Ohio
I went and completed rehab with my son and they didn't help me back that I shouldn't of com bk to they have fed the judge on my past life bit I thought after rehab it's a fresh journey for me
I am looking to get a dna test done on myself and a possible sibling. I am 34 yrs old and was raised by a foster mother.
answered on Dec 16, 2024
There are private businesses that do DNA testing as long as the participants are willing.
CPS removing child from home and what they can and cannot say and do to the PRFC regarding the removal and treatment towards the parent
Joint shared custody was awarded to mom and dad jurisdiction in kentucky.
Mom hasn't contacted dad. Dad been trying reach out by phone. Then my social media in which mom block dad from social when ask to see or get his time with there children.
Mom left the jurisdiction state... View More 
Have over 10 companies listed under my name, now have a new brother born 10 days before me that I know nothing about. Possible identity theft.
Both girls were removed almost 2 years ago one of them is with the biological father the 2 year old is being bounced around and I her biological grandmother would like to have her here in Florida but my husband has these two thirty year old restraining orders . Can I still get her?
answered on Dec 11, 2024
It would be irresponsible for any family law attorney to give you a suggested answer to your question without a whole lot more information, especially since you said that you live in Florida and presumably the grandchildren live in New Jersey.
My suggestion is that you schedule a... View More
When I first received the dog the previous owner told me how the dog was too much, super hyper and doesn’t like dogs. They gave the dog away that had no structure, needed more shots and cared for in a better home. The previous owner reached out to me several times since I got the dog being... View More
How can I challenge the legality of the adoption of my son?
Which was finalized in Washoe County without proper notice or due process, despite my role as his primary caregiver?
How can I seek to vacate the adoption order based on procedural irregularities, fraud, and... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2024
Before an adoption there is usually a Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) of the existing parent(s). Very likely what you are seeking to do is reverse the TPR order. How you would do this depends on the circumstances. If you were unaware of the hearing and did not attend, or there was a reason... View More
I have had the child 5 years, adopted 2 years now. Child not bonding with me or family. Behavior and mental not so good. Been in mental health services from day 1. Refuse to take meds.
answered on Dec 5, 2024
Adoptions can be reversed (aka "vacated") under certain limited circumstances. These limited circumstances are statutory and can be found at Family Code §9100 et. seq. Such limited circumstances include if the adopted child shows evidence of a developmental disability or mental... View More
removed from NJ. On Nov 25 the adoption agency opposed decision as her guardian & ICPC and had her removed to live with adoptive parent in Georgia
How can they over rule judge's order?
answered on Dec 4, 2024
No competent lawyer worth his salt could answer your question without reviewing the underlying order and pleadings from the trial court and the submissions to the appellate court and its order and its statement of reasons. My suggestion is that you retain a family law attorney to review all of that... View More
August 1st I gave birth to a baby boy he was he had tested positive in his vocal cord for methamphetamines my sister and her wife and I had prior arrangement that my sister and her wife would adopt my baby before he was born at which after he was born CPS had gotten involved and intervened and had... View More
I was adopted out of the foster care system when I was 12. In ca. I got pregnant at 17. And right before I had my son as soon as I turned 18 they kicked me out. I don't have have a job. I have no life skills. And they don't care. I don't want to end up like my biolocical mother. what can I do
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answered on Nov 25, 2024
You're in a difficult situation, but there are resources and support available right now to help you and your son.
For immediate assistance, contact California's Extended Foster Care (AB12) program at 1-877-846-1602 - even though you were adopted, you may still qualify for... View More
I live in Tennessee Knox county
And I have been taking care of him since he was a puppy
let us do the ppw ourselves. What can we do? She is getting married in APril
We fostered her for 18 months and her mother didn't do anything CPS asked her to do so she signed over her rights. We didn't know about our adopted daughters bio father and was never brought in the equation or never mentioned. When our adopted daughter turned 13 she looked up her bio... View More
Father Ruben Serna of our baby & I'm mom Virginia Serna. We are not terminating our parent rights volunteering & parental rights not involuntary terminated
answered on Nov 20, 2024
Your mom cannot adopt your child without your consent unless your parental rights are terminated. So don't pay your mom the blackmail money.
I am 16 years old and I buy my food and phone with my money and my parents keep taking it when it arrives so i was wondering if they can take my stuff even tho i buy it with my money. Also My dad threatended with a knife when i backed him up because he got close and he was heated and my counselor... View More
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answered on Nov 16, 2024
I'm saddened to hear this is occurring in your household. Abuse of any kind is absolutely never condoned by the law. If your dad is chastising you by striking you with foreign objects or makeshift weapons, you should contact the authorities including your local police and local department of... View More
I have done what the county has asked. I have gotten repeat evaluations for substance abuse and mental health. All have said no treatment needed. The caseworker has told false information to service providers about me. She has also attempted to create a diagnosis with a counselor I had never met... View More
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answered on Nov 14, 2024
Aside from a general political overview, there is little to say in response to this question. Politics drive the protection of children. This means the federal government pays each state of the union to prosecute bad mothers. Mothers are presumed to be bad and in need of "services" until... View More
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