Your current state is Virginia
I have had the child in my possession for almost two years both parents are incarcerated for serious crimes, i have POA of the child i have not received any assistance from the parents I fully provide for the child by myself. I'm wanting Custody/adopt the child, I have great references and a... View More
I have had the child in my possession for almost two years both parents are incarcerated for serious crimes, i have POA of the child i have not received any assistance from the parents I fully provide for the child by myself. I'm wanting Custody/adopt the child, I have great references and a... View More
The adoptive mom is abusing the kids and those records and proof that the kids still have to be with her the. Ages are 16, 14 and 13
His adoption records are sealed and my lawyer in 2018 coerced me into giving up my parental rights by telling me that Alex would go from one foster home to another if I didn't do so.
My brother an his girlfriend have a baby he just turned 1 they both say they can't care for him mentally or financially an there splitting up and wanna give him to me there asking me if cps would have to be involved? and if so would they let me keep him? They don't want him in foster care... View More

answered on Dec 1, 2023
You can file a custody action and do it all by agreement, most likely without any intervention from CPS.
It's been 3 yrs since they had custody. I missed first court day from not receiving a court date. I didn't know the people who got awarded custody. Grandmother had custody before then.
Found out the hospital I was born at was shut down because of illegal activities I need help I want to know the truth about my parents and what really happens in that hospital when me and my mom was there in. 1987

answered on Nov 30, 2023
I am sorry to hear about your wife. Your new wife can adopt the children through a stepparent adoption.
i dont want to live with my mother, we dont get along and im not happy with her. i feel its better for me to live with my aunt but i dont know how i can move back with her and i cant just talk to my mom about it because she just screams at me and doesnt care about my opinion. ill do whatever it... View More
we aren't the legal guardians that's still with the gma whom i have contact with who he is also not allowing to see the child. I want to know what my options are and what it is i can do. I've been battling for months in my heart trying to figure out who can help or point me in the... View More
I am not being abused or sexually harassed but my mental health is being damaged and I do not like the environment I am in and wish to get out
we aren't the legal guardians that's still with the gma whom i have contact with who he is also not allowing to see the child. I want to know what my options are and what it is i can do. I've been battling for months in my heart trying to figure out who can help or point me in the... View More
I'm trying to make a case for a class and need to know if changing an adopted childs name without the fathers consent is a crime and I'f soo I need the specific Puerto Rico law that say's so
Can I tell her I will see about getting her child support and back support forgiven or would that be coercion I’ve had permanent custody almost 2 years and the child’s been with me 3 years

answered on Nov 28, 2023
You have to be very careful with this type of thing. You should have your lawyer broach this issue with her rather than doing it yourself.
My attorney won’t answer the phone and the FFN worker called me just now and said my son is at the office now and said he’s found a placement out of the area and wants to reschedule the court ordered visit last minute to 4:30 today. She said if I’m not there by 4:30 I won’t get my... View More
A request for an adjournment. And gave accepted it for a new court date. Meanwhile I was there and the hearing took place and the ruling was made. She completely changed her decision with no basis except for the other party saying I used to have a trade that paid well. I don't... View More
A request for an adjournment. And gave accepted it for a new court date. Meanwhile I was there and the hearing took place and the ruling was made. She completely changed her decision with no basis except for the other party saying I used to have a trade that paid well. I don't... View More

answered on Nov 27, 2023
I gather you filed an application for modification and the other side failed to file timely opposition and then asked the court for a new date to be able to provide the court with new information. Unfortunately, this type of settling happens regularly, especially when the court has 2 pro se... View More
If the adoptive parent consents when the bio parent is a over $4000 behind

answered on Nov 27, 2023
When a parent surrenders their parental rights, they are essentially giving up all of their rights and responsibilities to the child. This includes the right to have contact with the child, the right to make decisions about the child's upbringing, and the right to receive child support from... View More
My wife’s daughters biological father hasn’t been in her life since the day she was born I walked into her life when she was 11 months old I love this kid like my own I really want to adopt her but her real dad lives in Michigan what should I do
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