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0 Answers | Asked in Adoption, Criminal Law, Family Law and Federal Crimes for Florida on
Q: How can I prove adoption fraud?

I'm not even certain its considered adoption fraud or something else however proper protocol was not followed & lies used.

This was a dependency case turned termination of parental rights/adoption. I asked the court & case manager to perform a family finding a provision to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: To what entities do I need to make a complaint to regaurding violations of civil rights,due process?

I've made complaints with the Attorney General,DOJ civil rights,DHHS,County Commissioners,DCF.I was reverted back to DHHS,now this as I understand it is this is the main entity to CPS & DCF and entities,so how can I expect to get a fair investigation or judicial review of their own... View More

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answered on Mar 25, 2024

If you're dealing with violations of civil rights or due process, it can indeed be frustrating if you feel the entities supposed to help are not addressing your concerns adequately. It's important to remember that there are multiple avenues for complaints and advocacy, though navigating... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for Arkansas on
Q: My son’s grandparents want to adopt him. If I allow it would my daughters dad be able to take custody or my rights away?

My autistic 8 year old son has lived with his grandparents for little less than a year while I have been in an abusive relationship. I signed over temporary custody to them while I figured out stuff. Now they want to adopt him and have asked me sign off because he would receive full VA benefits.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for California on
Q: If a child was adopted, but is now in foster care, can the biological families do anything to help the child?

The adoptive parents are separated and the husband has a restraining order against his wife, the wife is in a mental hospital. The biological families had been allowed contact and visits with the child because the adoptive parents allowed it, but CPS did not contact any of the childs biological... View More

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answered on Mar 20, 2024

In California, when a child is placed in foster care, biological families may have options to intervene, especially if they have maintained a relationship with the child. The first step is to contact the local Child Protective Services (CPS) office handling the case. Express your interest in the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption and Family Law for Florida on
Q: Could a newborn adoption be overturned on a last name technicality under FL statute 63.087?

This is a newborn adoption that hasn't been finalized (TPR signed 15 days ago). It is still within the 90-day supervisory period.

Adoption was processed through an agency and is under FL adoption laws, but adoptive parents are from Minnesota.

Also of note, there is an error in... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption for Utah on
Q: I have had custody of my godson since he was born I am wondering if God parents count as relative adoption?
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answered on Mar 19, 2024

In many jurisdictions, the term "godparent" does not have a legal significance in the same way it does in religious or cultural contexts. Unlike legal guardians or custodians, godparents typically do not have a legally binding relationship with a child under state law. This is my... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption, Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for California on
Q: Anything else you need from me about civil case i got the police report the police record and restore people who

Said they not are stuff out are rooms when talking to the people on the phone and they said that would be a another process with that than said property manager was left with my clothes in my room often the fire but water damage 1064mission street 94103

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answered on Mar 18, 2024

Under California law, if you've suffered property loss due to fire or water damage, and you believe the property manager's actions or inactions contributed to the damage, you may have grounds for a civil case. It's important to gather all relevant documentation, such as the police... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for Texas on
Q: my husband wants to adopt my son how do we go about the adoption since I'm the only one on my sons birth certificate?

I was young and dumb and I have no clue who the father would be...my husband has been in our sons life since he was 2 months old.My husband is the only father our son knows of.

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Family Law for California on
Q: My daughter She has recently provided me with some videos (evidence) of her being abuses by her aunt a cpsworker glennco

She has been adopted in 2010 but now wants to live with Me She continues to run away

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answered on Mar 13, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear that your daughter has suffered abuse. This is a very serious situation that requires immediate attention. Here are some steps you can take under California law:

1. Report the abuse: Contact the local police department or sheriff's office to report the abuse....
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0 Answers | Asked in Adoption for New Mexico on
Q: My husband wants to adopt my daughters One daughter is 7 and legally has no father listed on her birth certificate

The other is 13 and has a restraining order on her bio dad until she turns 19

How do we go about these

Wanting to change the 7 year old first

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Adoption on
Q: If a friend of mine had abusive adoptive parents would she be allowed to stay at mine

Considering she does not want to go back to foster care and she is 16 atleast until she has enought money to buy herself an apartment

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Adoption and Child Custody for Washington on
Q: i have a few questions, the questions will be in the more info.

if a 16 year old kid barowed a phone from a friend from school and brought it home could that parent take that away from the kid? 2, dose a 16 year old have the ability to record there parents? even if the parents take away all the ability to record them. 3, if a 16 year old kid has stuff that he... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Adoption and Child Support for Mississippi on
Q: What do I do if child support payments are still coming after the father's rights are terminated?

There is no arrearage as far as I know. Child was adopted by my spouse as well.

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law, Family Law and Adoption for Florida on
Q: My nephew over stayed his ESTA visa by 8yrs. He is now 16yo, i want to adopt him. He’s been living with me for 4 years,

I have my residential lease from company listing him as joint resident with me. I am divorced. Can I adopt him so he can stay and continue his education?

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answered on Mar 4, 2024

Adopting your nephew, given his current situation of having overstayed his ESTA visa by a significant amount of time, involves navigating complex legal territory. It's crucial to understand that adoption laws vary by state and can be influenced by the specifics of the individual's... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Adoption, Child Custody and Family Law for Texas on
Q: Hello, we have some questions about giving up a child in Texas is that something that you would be able to help us with?

We have a 10 year old boy who can no longer live with us. He continues to defy us as parents to the point of pooping and peeing on himself. He has stated he does not love his younger siblings, that he enjoys strife in our marriage and causes it intentionally. We have heard of safe haven locations... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Adoption and Child Custody for South Carolina on
Q: Grandbabies,Dss,Foster Care, Adoption

i have 2 grandbabies that were my daughters and she went to heaven june 27,2020. she had a 1 1/2 yr. old lil boy Kaiden and had just given birth on june 25,2020 to Kayleigh and dss stepped in and has acted as if I dont even exist, they put themin foster care with people that turned out to have... View More

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