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Your current state is Virginia
the baby will be 3 on 10/27/2024 No dad in the picture mom was raped by 3 men. They are in Jasper Taxes and I am here in Tallahassee
I can only find resources for the adopted parents which is ironic because I was unaware that my adopted parents were compensated for my 2 siblings and I. If there are any assistant resources available to me I am more than interested to learn about them.
And what do I need to do to get legal rights as the father before she tries to give up the child for adoption.?
My childrens biological father has not made contact with them in 2 years. They are 7, and anything before was spiritic. I also have a 5 year old that he has denied and never had contact with. He has not made contact with me in over a year, the last regarding the state coming after him for CS and... View More 
There has been many cases of mental and emotional abuse from the adopted mother and prior physical abuse from the adopted father, I have been stating for 4-5 consistante years I want out of there custody. My maturnal aunt who works for my school and is more than willing to take me is trying to file... View More
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answered on Sep 15, 2024
If you feel your attorney is not effectively representing you in your child custody case, it's important to take immediate action. Start by having a candid conversation with your attorney about your concerns. Explain how you feel they aren’t standing up for you in court and ask for a clear... View More
I was kicked out 2 months ago by my adoptive parents. I was kicked out for no reason randomly one day and all they let me take was a suitcase. It took a week and a half for them to let me come back and get my things which was hard enough as it was seeing as they had packed everything up in boxes.... View More
There is an active case and the children are with a kinship. The father of the children would like to file custody for the children. What are his obstacles
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My son is 26 now she adopted him when he was 3. The courts said she has to bring forth the paper work for anyone to help me
The father has no legal or physical custody rights.
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
To adopt your girlfriend's teenage son, you will need to follow Virginia's adoption process, which involves several legal steps. Since the father is not a U.S. citizen and resides in the Philippines without custody rights, you must obtain his consent or establish that his consent is not... View More
Now he is 13 and just recently got out of a mental hospital because he wants to kill us and his brothers. He says if we my husband and I didn't keep them apart he would kill them currently. Can we relinquish our rights or give him back to the dhs without losing his siblings?
My mother passed about 2 months ago i was placed back with my grandparents who I lived with before I need help knowing what I need to do to fight for me and my sister to be under my godmothers custody permanent I’m in Virginia I’m 15 turning 16 in February my sister is 14 just turned 14... View More
My aunt was given power of attorney of two minors who are her nieces that were removed from their home by CPS. My aunt then gave my mother temporary custody. CPS is saying the case is closed, parental rights are severed, and my aunt no longer has POA since signing over temp custody. The question is... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2024
Whoever has been appointed managing conservator of the children can consent, orally or in writing, for the children to live with you.
That consent will not, however, accomplish certain goals like enabling you to enroll the children in a public school, consent to medical treatment, consent... View More
We have not heard from his father in a year if not longer. I have given up on texting and calling him due to him not replying. I send pictures here and there with no response. He has never financially helped in the whole 5 years but I never asked for child support. So at this point I think it’s... View More
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answered on Sep 17, 2024
You can file for a step-parent adoption in your county's probate court. Because the biological father has not been involved or paid support to you in over a year (even without a support order) his consent is not required to commence the adoption. You do not need to file for abandonment.
I have custody of my grandson and in 2019 I paid a lawyer over $500 for my husband to adopt him. The lawyer guaranteed me that we would be in front of the judge before adoption month, November 2019. We have not been in front of a judge, have not received any papers , we haven't even talked to... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2024
Most adoption cases are wrapped up within a number of months. Even cases that go to trial and go up on appeal are generally resolved in a matter of years. Thus, something isn't adding up if you hired an attorney in 2019 and the adoption case isn't finalized by now.
If you are... View More
Adoptive parent has died . biological parent wishes to get custody after parental rights were terminated 3 years ago
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answered on Sep 2, 2024
If you're the biological mother and wish to regain custody after the adoptive parent has passed away, you'll need to take legal action. First, you must file a petition with the court to request a change in custody. This process will involve proving that regaining custody is in the best... View More
The foster mother refuses to bring my child to visits with me that are still in place because when I call to do my check in with the visiting center who then calls her to tell her I am going to be coming so that she can bring her to visit with me. she tells them she's not bringing her and to... View More
terminated his parents' rights. I'm looking for anything from any state in which a court has ruled against TPR in a similar situation. The child has significant post termination visits with his parents. He has made it clear that he will not consent to being adopted. Thank you.
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