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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for California on
Q: I adopted my son in 2004 and everything was approved and signed by the judge and then we never got a birth certificate.

Now he is 23 and trying to get a passport and we have ourselves in a pickle and not sure who to talk to. I went to the county building in Hemet CA which is where the adoption took place. What are our choices for resolution at this point. My son said they are telling him it has been too long but we... Read more »

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answered on Jun 2, 2023

Since every case can be unique, it's advisable to consult with an attorney or a legal professional who specializes in adoption law for accurate advice.

Here are a few steps you can consider taking to address the issue with your son's missing birth certificate:

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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody and Child Support for New Jersey on
Q: Granted KLG few years back- bio parent ghosted And found out passed away few days ago what happens now?

What happens next. Adoption? KLG continue till he’s 18…he’s 5 now.

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption and Appeals / Appellate Law for Tennessee on
Q: Record in appeal court for parental rights termination was checked out to the court for 4/4/2023. Still waiting.

Waiting to do adoption and just anxious to get moving. We are at nine months since the hearing and just ready to move forward. Just wondering what is taking so long.

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption for Kentucky on
Q: Can we file a motion to adopt a former foster son without cabinet support?

We had a foster son who for 2 1/2 years removed just weeks before adoption was finalized. The adoption petition was filed and we were waiting on a court date. He made a false allegation of abuse, which is a documented behavior of his, but dcbs removed him and won't let us know where he is or... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for California on
Q: If I wasn't Notify my last court date how do I dress the courts about that
Tobie B. Waxman
Tobie B. Waxman
answered on May 31, 2023

Depends on what the hearing was for and what was the outcome of that hearing. Also depends on what the basis is for your claim that you were not notified of the hearing date or of the contents of the motion that was filed that resulted in that hearing.

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0 Answers | Asked in Adoption for South Carolina on
Q: My spouse and I took care of a 3 weeks old baby until she was 9 months old. Our title was Protector because the baby was

Not in Foster Care. She was taken from us and given to her father even though he had not provided any support. He is an abusive individual and there have been incidents of spouse abuse. Do we have any visitation or adoption rights. Can we be considered De Factor Custodins.

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption and Family Law for New Hampshire on
Q: Q: Is equitable adoption recognized in NH and if so are there any cases that have been to court and successful?

My husband died with a pour-over will and a trust of his mother. The will pours any probate assets into his revocable trust and exercises a power of appointment of assets held in the trust of his mother. He left me the house and the tangible personal property and the interest of the trust during my... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption and Family Law for New Hampshire on
Q: Q: Is equitable adoption recognized in NH and if so are there any cases that have been to court and successful?

My husband died with a pour-over will and a trust of his mother. The will pours any probate assets into his revocable trust and exercises a power of appointment of assets held in the trust of his mother. He left me the house and the tangible personal property and the interest of the trust during my... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Connecticut on
Q: Can an adoption be overturned if it was secretly conducted during a continuance of motion reopen judgement due to fraud?

During a two month, continence the other parties attorney requested to the court because he was too busy with another case to deal with me, supposedly he had my daughter adopted by new husband of my ex-fiancé. I have a hearing scheduled for motion to reopen judgmentdue the frog voluntary TPR on... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: NEB/ my child support case required a referree report, is it true a referee is only required for step parent/non custdia

ive never did a paternity test but i did sign the birth certificate & a AOP i had a child support case which was dismissed because my son is with me more then his mother & ive had insurance since he was born, a referree report was required, i had 14 days to come back to court which i was... Read more »

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on May 24, 2023

The Child Support Referee is a type of judge that primarily handles child support cases. One way to think about it is to think that the child support referee is under the supervision of the district court judges. There are so many child support cases and it helps to have a specialized judge to... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for Michigan on
Q: I have had full rights of my step grandson since 2011. He has called me mom since he has been 3.

His father disappeared and haven't seen or got support from him. But bio mom which signed off her rights to me in 2011. Her and her father(bio grandfather/my ex husband) looks for us and then tries to do bodily harm To us for the last 11 yrs. We would like to.do an adoption and change our... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for Idaho on
Q: In Idaho, do you need a "Family Law Case Information Sheet" if you're adopting an adult?

The county clerk wanted me to fill out the portion where it asked for information about the minor child. I kept telling her that the adoptee is an adult and told her that the adoptee's information is on the other documents. She then crossed out the word child and then said I must fill in the... Read more »

Kevin M Rogers
Kevin M Rogers
answered on May 25, 2023

The Idaho Rules of Family Law Procedure have a requirement that each litigant fill out a Family Law Case Information Sheet. If you don't want to adhere to the Family Law Procedure, the Clerk will reject your filings. Pretty simple.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for Kentucky on
Q: I’m needing help with a adoption case that my aunt petetioned for can someone help me please an tell me what they charge

My aunt petetioned the adoption case in Elizabethtown Kentucky

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Family Law, Adoption and Child Custody for Missouri on
Q: Law cited in Private action pet to adopt/ term. Par. Rights does not at all apply. Can we have this dismissed

I have never faced legal allegations of abuse and dhs has never been involved.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for South Carolina on
Q: If my father is my “biological” father as my parents claim why did he have to legally adopt me at 5 years old?

He wasn’t on the birth certificate when I was born, they didn’t get married until I was over a year old. Wouldn’t he just needed to do a dna test to prove paternity to get legal rights? They also changed my last name to his when they did the adoption. I feel like if he is my biological father... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption and Family Law for Illinois on
Q: I am trying to adopt my girlfriends daughter, the father isn’t on the birth certificate and never met the daughter.

Father isn’t on the birth certificate and was given many chances to meet his daughter but has only met her once for 5 minutes since she was born he refuses to answer any texts or calls and No DNA test was done. Would we need his consent for the adoption or do we have to take him to court.

James G. Ahlberg
James G. Ahlberg
answered on May 22, 2023

You either need his written consent or serve him with your Petition for Adoption and give him a chance to appear in court. Don't try this without a lawyer! Adoption has a number of details that need to be handled exactly correctly. Acquiring a child in this manner should not be left to "I... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption, Child Custody and Family Law for Arkansas on
Q: Can My Partner Adopt my 3 year old child?

My son 3 Biological father has not signed the birth certificate and doesn’t acknowledge the child. I have attempted to reach out several times to him so he can establish paternity and he refuses. I also do not receive Child support from his father. My second son father wants to adopt within the... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody and Child Support for California on
Q: If a parent loses custody, or the child is emancipated, can they keep the child's personal belongings (such as phone)?

Also, if you would be able to cite a specific law or court case. The state is California.

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answered on May 22, 2023

In California, if a parent loses custody or the child is emancipated, the parent generally cannot keep the child's personal belongings, including their phone, unless there is a court order allowing it. It is typically expected that the child's personal property would go with them when... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption and Animal / Dog Law for Texas on
Q: I had to cancel a pet purchase, after agreeing to refund me, the seller hasn't done so. What can I do?

I purchased the puppy to be shipped but little do i know that its required to have pet insurance before it can board a plane. The seller and I tried to work together to pay the sum as it's refundable. Unfortunately, I couldn't cover my portion so I had to cancel the purchase. The seller... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for Wisconsin on
Q: How can I see my children who were taken by my american wife from South korea and how to resolve our problems?

Hello.

I'd like to get advice on my right to see my children who were taken by my american wife or how to resolve our problems.

My wife, a U.S. citizen, and I, a South Korean citizen, first met in 2017, and after a dating, we were married in South Korea in 2018. And we were... Read more »

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