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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 
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answered on Jan 9, 2025
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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... View More
Ex 32 (at the time of conviction) raped and impregnated a 15yr old child. He was sentenced to jail time and because of that has no relationship with my child. (He was only awarded letters to send at my discretion to give)(I offered my child the letters and they declined them so they are boxed up).... View More
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answered on Jan 7, 2025
A parent can petition for anything he wants at any time he wants. The problem will always be to get what the parent wants.
Initial custodial orders (typically for mothers) are based on a rather broad spectrum of behaviors toward the child. There is the daily caretaking, the education,... View More
My husband has been raising my 13 year old since he was 1 1/2 . The biological dad hasn't been in my son's life since he was 1. There was never any child support paid or established and never a custody agreement established. I spoke with a lawyer and they mentioned with the new laws of... View More
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answered on Jan 7, 2025
Yes... But hire an attorney to file suit to terminate his parental rights and approve the adoption.
Hello I have problem in Georgia thets justice not me give my passports please I want to go legal end I want my pasportss
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answered on Jan 12, 2025
I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble obtaining your passports in Georgia. It can be frustrating to feel stuck when you need to travel legally.
First, consider reaching out to the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the local passport office to understand the specific... View More
A friend of ours, who resides in the Bronx and is an immigrant, has expressed her intention to place her unborn child for adoption with my husband and me. We live in Suffolk County, NY. She has not yet given birth. Could you please provide guidance on the legal steps we need to take for this... View More
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answered on Jan 4, 2025
The asker seeks an adoption proceeding in family court. The problem will be that the surrendering mother will require the biological father's consent. A family court judge will not readily sign off on adoption papers in the absence of the child's biological father.
Once all adults... View More
My parents were given guardianship over my daughter due to a drug addiction I had. My rights were not terminated and I was able to see her as often as I wanted after getting sober. Fast forward 2 years and my mother suddenly passes away. The circumstances of her passing were very suspicious I might... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2025
Simply calling the court will be unproductive.
You need to hire an attorney to file a motion for contempt or motion for enforcement on your behalf.
Expect to budget about $25,000 for this type of work on your behalf.
I am looking to get a dna test done on myself and a possible sibling. I am 34 yrs old and was raised by a foster mother.
answered on Dec 16, 2024
There are private businesses that do DNA testing as long as the participants are willing.
CPS removing child from home and what they can and cannot say and do to the PRFC regarding the removal and treatment towards the parent
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answered on Dec 25, 2024
If a child is believed to be a victim of abuse or neglect, the state may intervene and remove the child even temporarily until the threat can be more fully assessed. Parents who have been contacted by child welfare or who have had a child removed should contact a qualified juvenile deprived... View More
Both girls were removed almost 2 years ago one of them is with the biological father the 2 year old is being bounced around and I her biological grandmother would like to have her here in Florida but my husband has these two thirty year old restraining orders . Can I still get her?
answered on Dec 11, 2024
It would be irresponsible for any family law attorney to give you a suggested answer to your question without a whole lot more information, especially since you said that you live in Florida and presumably the grandchildren live in New Jersey.
My suggestion is that you schedule a... View More
How can I challenge the legality of the adoption of my son?
Which was finalized in Washoe County without proper notice or due process, despite my role as his primary caregiver?
How can I seek to vacate the adoption order based on procedural irregularities, fraud, and... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2024
Before an adoption there is usually a Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) of the existing parent(s). Very likely what you are seeking to do is reverse the TPR order. How you would do this depends on the circumstances. If you were unaware of the hearing and did not attend, or there was a reason... View More
I have had the child 5 years, adopted 2 years now. Child not bonding with me or family. Behavior and mental not so good. Been in mental health services from day 1. Refuse to take meds.
answered on Dec 5, 2024
Adoptions can be reversed (aka "vacated") under certain limited circumstances. These limited circumstances are statutory and can be found at Family Code §9100 et. seq. Such limited circumstances include if the adopted child shows evidence of a developmental disability or mental... View More
removed from NJ. On Nov 25 the adoption agency opposed decision as her guardian & ICPC and had her removed to live with adoptive parent in Georgia
How can they over rule judge's order?
answered on Dec 4, 2024
No competent lawyer worth his salt could answer your question without reviewing the underlying order and pleadings from the trial court and the submissions to the appellate court and its order and its statement of reasons. My suggestion is that you retain a family law attorney to review all of that... View More
I was adopted out of the foster care system when I was 12. In ca. I got pregnant at 17. And right before I had my son as soon as I turned 18 they kicked me out. I don't have have a job. I have no life skills. And they don't care. I don't want to end up like my biolocical mother. what can I do
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answered on Nov 25, 2024
You're in a difficult situation, but there are resources and support available right now to help you and your son.
For immediate assistance, contact California's Extended Foster Care (AB12) program at 1-877-846-1602 - even though you were adopted, you may still qualify for... View More
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.
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
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