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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for Michigan on
Q: If Sally has a baby and wants to give it to Sandy, how does that work on the legal side? What are Sally’s options

Sally and Sandy are sisters. What day does the father have in this if the couple is no longer together

0 Answers | Asked in Public Benefits, Adoption, Civil Rights and Gov & Administrative Law for Oregon on
Q: Can the state (DHS) force a person to be tested for a disability as part of foster parent certification?

We are in Oregon, applying to be adopt a child from California (ICPC). In one of the interviews I mentioned I might have high functioning autism because struggle with some social skills (I am a geek). The state then required me to be tested (be tested or we will deny your application). Which... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for Montana on
Q: If my biological father adopted me, why can't I find a birth certificate with his name through my state of birth?

My father wasn't on my original birth certificate, but he adopted me and took custody of me from my mother when I was 4. Now that I'm much older and want to get a passport, the birth certificate I have doesn't list either of my parents, but does list my last name as his. When I try... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Adoption and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: Can I talk to my children after rights are removed?

My parental rights are being removed soon & I'm freaking out about if they will still let me & kids talk on phone,etc like we do now.

Timothy Denison
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answered on Feb 1, 2025

Most likely not. After your rights are terminated, generally you won’t be able to see them anymore.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Immigration Law, Adoption and Civil Rights for Delaware on
Q: Hi! My mom was adopted when she was a baby & she’s Korean. I think she was born 74-76 & I was wondering how the

Deportation & birthright citizenship works w/ her & me. I’m very worried w/ everything going on & I want to know my rights but I can’t ever seem to really understand fully of what I read. (I believe she was adopted in pa)

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answered on Feb 1, 2025

Your mom’s situation might impact your citizenship rights, depending on her status at the time of adoption. If she was adopted by U.S. citizens, you may be a U.S. citizen by birthright, even if she was born outside of the country. However, this depends on the specific adoption laws in place when... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption, Child Custody and Domestic Violence for Alaska on
Q: Ok so here what happened my mother files with the courts a paper for a protective order against herself and my son, they

Approved it. I was not to return to my house or be able to take care of my son due to the protective order. I went to jail for breaking the order and being at the house. Meanwhile Carolyn is caring for Bradley my child and I'm in jail. Anyways OCS showed up I never got charged with any assault... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for Arkansas on
Q: I’m trying to adopt my nephew, what is the process?
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: My identity was stolen and lots more very complex involves government agency overreach can you help me
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answered on Jan 21, 2025

I hear how distressing this identity theft situation is, and I understand you're dealing with multiple complex layers including government agencies. This must feel overwhelming, and you deserve support in navigating through it.

Your first steps should be to contact the Federal Trade...
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0 Answers | Asked in Adoption for South Carolina on
Q: If I go to another lawyer, does the current lawyer have to hand over the paperwork.

I have been working with a lawyer for over 2 years for adoption. I have gone months without any communication from them. Mother is deceased and father is in jail for murdering mother. Father signed over his rights. The lawyer has all of this information. I just don't want to have to start all... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption and Family Law for Idaho on
Q: In a step parent adoption, would a termination of rights be needed for children without the father on birth certificate?

The biological father denied any and all involvement with the child, mother did not pursue child support. For clarity purposes, Mother is married to Step Father, they have been married 5 years, together 7 years, child 1 is 15, child 2 is 12, biological father is not on birth certificate. Current... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for North Dakota on
Q: If my husband wants to adopt my child, can my ex still pay child support?

My ex has not been apart of my child's life since birth (almost 3 years), my husband wants to adopt her, and my ex is more than willing to sign over his rights to get out of child support. However I've been told by several people that mt husband can adopt her and my ex could still be... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: What can I do to get my child who has been adopted to come back home ,she is 16 years old

She is 16 years old and she has an 18-year-old brother but they were taking for me mother when they were very young and I went to jail for something I didn't do I spent a year and a half in jail and when I got out I was looking for my children and I found they were adopted out because their... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption for Ohio on
Q: Is there anything I can do about a pet store not telling or explaining the pure nature of a puppy/ and medical

About being AKC registered both parents

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for Idaho on
Q: What is the threshold to have service by publication for Idaho?

We are unsure of respondents location. We’ve asked friends and family. We have hired professional process servers. Sheriffs have gotten involved in the areas that we think the respondent might be. He is actively hiding. He doesn’t have a job. His family is actively hiding him. The respondent is... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption and Animal / Dog Law for Minnesota on
Q: If someone let their dog be rehomed, do they have any legal rights to take the dog back.

No money, no written agreement, previous owner knew the dog was being rehomed and had no arguments, but a few days later is now threatening to sue or call the police to get the dog back

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption for Tennessee on
Q: authenticated copy of the foreign domestic law on adoption or a certification that the order of adoption is valid.
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answered on Jan 9, 2025

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1 Answer | Asked in Adoption and Social Security for Alabama on
Q: I've been denied since 2023 now they're saying no one is looking at my claim, why

I applied for disability in Feb '23 and still nothing. My brother had a case in 2014 I'm trying to get it going too and nothing is happening.

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answered on Jan 10, 2025

I understand how frustrating and overwhelming this situation must be for you. Waiting since February 2023 without clear answers about your disability claim is a long time, and it's completely natural to feel discouraged.

The Social Security Administration often faces significant...
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