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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.
My brother's wife was born and adopted in 1937 from the Salvation Army Booth Maternity hospital in Tulsa. Her birth certificate lists her adoptive parents. She died in 2022 . Can my brother (or their daughter) request her original birth certificate to see if it lists her biological mother? My... View More 
I was never found guilty of anything yet the DHS worker & the children’s therapist came up with the false allegations of child abuse WITH NO PROOF!!! And I can’t find someone to help get my daughter la children back!! I can’t even see or talk to them.. and the courts let a meth felon... View More
My son's mother wants me to sign my rights away, and allow him to be adopted. I've tried for parenting time modifications, however there are multiple complications. She will not budge on her stance. We've met with a guardian ad litem. Her recommendation to the judge was visitation... View More
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
answered on Nov 8, 2024
Yes. However, the if the child is disabled, you could file a petition for guardianship, conservatorship, limited guardianship, limited conservatorship and/or a combination those representative roles.
"Disabled" means a legal disability, not a medical disability, and is measured... View More
I began testifying in a violation fact finding trial brought on by CPS. Suddenly, the judge stopped me and had a private meeting with attorneys. My attorney then suggested to me that I admit guilt as it is favorable to the judge I said I didn’t want to because I would be silenced and I want... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2024
In a neglect case CPS usually requests an admission so as to try to start the Respondent to repair their relationship with the child through social services such as parenting classes, rehab or whatever is required depending on the accusations. You do not have to admit and can request a hearing.... View More
My husband would like to adopt her and she wants him to adopt her. I have not denied contact with bio father. I leave open communication through Facebook and text but he does not take advantage. He got angry 4 years ago bc I would not fly her across the country to meet him. He has 2 other children... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2024
With the length of time that has passed, I would expect the Court would permit the adoption by your current husband and termination of the biological father’s parental rights. You need to hire a good family attorney to handle for you.
I have two kids from a previous marriage who are now 15 and 17. My husband of 6 years wants to adopt them But I’m pretty sure their biodad won’t consent. We live 580 miles away and he rarely makes contact. He hasn’t paid child support in years. We are in Alabama and he is in NC. There was a... View More
What can I do to prevent this from happening?
answered on Oct 31, 2024
Generally, a parent can take a child's cell phone. This includes as part of a disciplinary measure or if the parent wants to limit or prohibit cell phone or social media use.
Almost every school now has a school counselor available to students to help talk about issues they are... View More
We were a big part of her life. They swore they would always keep them in eachothers life's. But they stopped letting us see her for no reason. . We miss her terribly. And her brother can't understand why they won't let him see her. When she went for adoption she shipped her out... View More
He missed the deadline to file the appeal and will not contact me giving me any further information or case records I do not have a final order and the case has already went to appeals on the mothers request what do I tell the appeal court my attorney list the wrong contact information and I have... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2024
Not all lawyers handle appeals. You need to contact an attorney who practices in the area of civil appellate law and bring them a copy of the trial court order you want to appeal. There is a time limit from when the order was signed for you to appeal, so acting promptly is strongly recommended.... View More
Anything I can do as his grandmother I love and miss him deeply do I still have any rights to my grandson
I am a 16 year old I am looking to be emancipated. I currently have two jobs, one paying $10/hour plus tips and one paying $12/hour. I have been able to hold a consistent job for about 8 months and have earned raises because of my hard work. I am currently looking at apartments and talking to Land... View More
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