Your current state is Virginia
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answered on Sep 15, 2023
In Tennessee, whether a birth mother can place a child up for adoption without the father's consent depends on various factors. If the father's name is on the birth certificate and he has acknowledged paternity, his consent is typically required for the adoption. However, exceptions... View More 
I filed in Bacon county Ga. But I think he lives in Brevard county Fla. Not sure if he still lives there
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answered on Sep 13, 2023
In Texas, once a child has been adopted, the original birth certificate is typically sealed, and a new birth certificate is issued with the adoptive parents' names. This new birth certificate reflects the adoptive parents as the legal parents of the child.
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answered on Sep 12, 2023
First, you'll need to establish legal standing, demonstrating your significant and beneficial relationship with your brother. Then, you'll file a custody petition in Oregon, his primary place of residence, and notify all relevant parties, including his parents or legal guardians. Collect... View More
If the two biological mother and stepfather never have been married? Is the bio mothers name still on the birth certificate?
I was emancipated once before from my biological mother, but soon after I got adopted after by an old foster parent who had always stayed in my life. But over the past few years after being adopted they aren't treating me like family. They are mean and manipulative and I no longer want to be... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2023
Because you are currently 22, you are already an adult and have all the rights, privileges, duties, and responsibilities that an emancipated minor would have.
An appeal that is said to lack merit.
I had them sealed for life I was told .I went for 6 months approximately 1973 to 74. For birthing. unknown gender at time 1973, His bday March 2nd 1974. A judge ordered from Oklahoma City to Tulsa Okla for sealed document. They live in Miami Oklahoma now. There's no physical reasons he... View More
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answered on Sep 5, 2023
In Arizona, as in many other states, Child Protective Services (CPS) can become involved in cases where they have concerns about the safety and well-being of a child. When a newborn is exposed to substances, including prescribed medications like methadone, during pregnancy or at birth, CPS may... View More
I had them sealed for life I was told .I went for 6 months approximately 1973 to 74. For birthing. unknown gender at time 1973, His bday March 2nd 1974. A judge ordered from Oklahoma City to Tulsa Okla for sealed document. They live in Miami Oklahoma now. There's no physical reasons he... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2023
Probably not. The laws pertaining to sealed birth records has changed a lot since the 1970s. Adoptees frequently can access their own original birth records when they become adults, even though such records are “sealed” from the public.
Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) occurred in 2021 and was involuntary. It is my understanding that in GA, a TPR can be vacated under certain circumstances, and the time limit is 3 years from the date of the TPR. Is this right? If so, does it still apply to my case if my kids have already been... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2023
Unfortunately, the time to appeal your termination of parental rights order would have needed to have been filed within 30 days from the date of the order.
My Goddaughter lives in mexico with her parents, but they had financial problems due to Covid-19 and I have been providing everything she needs during the past few years. Her parents are willing to relenquish her custody to me, but I want to know if I could leagly adopt her and bring her to the US.
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answered on Aug 27, 2023
Adopting a child from another country involves both the laws of that country and U.S. federal immigration laws. If her parents willingly relinquish custody, you could initiate the international adoption process, which is governed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Once the... View More
My mother has already had a similar case on her. And my brother and sister in law said she tried to get them to sign my name.
answered on Aug 27, 2023
You’ll have to petition the court in which the adoption was granted to open it up so you can see the records.
Will it be done automatically as part of the adoption or do I have to fill out anything?
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answered on Aug 25, 2023
When you adopt a child born in New York but you live in Virginia, the adoption birth certificate is typically issued by the state of New York. However, the process can vary depending on the adoption type and the specific circumstances. Generally, as part of the adoption process, the court will... View More
We do not have money to pay for a lawyer we live paycheck to paycheck. we are trying to figure out how to do this.
answered on Aug 25, 2023
You could do a step-parent adoption. There are standard SCAO forms to help with this, but there would be costs and fees associated.
We already had sole custody of our granddaughter. Do the other grandparents have standing to file for visitation? My understanding is if parents are together with the child grand parents can't ask.
answered on Aug 25, 2023
Grandparents can always petition the court for visitation. Whether they get it or not will depend on what the court thinks is in the best interest of the minor child. But certainly they can file for visitation and have the adoptive parents served.
I was adopted at 6 months by my parents i have two biological sisters( same biological mother and father) and a half sister (same biological father). I want to start the process to bring them here . What is the process? Do i file a relative sponsorship or do i need additional forms ?
answered on Aug 31, 2023
Relative sponsorship is no longer possible for your biological relatives if you have been legally adopted. Work with an immigration attorney to explore alternatives
Long story short my cousin needs out of the situation she’s in. All of my family is either on drugs, alcoholics or men in and out of the house. She needs a safe secure space so she doesn’t end up like them. Everyone seems to be on board because they agree she needs a better life. How would I go... View More
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answered on Aug 24, 2023
Before anything could be filed in Texas the child would have to be her for a minimum of 6 months. If everyone is in agreement, I would suggest start with getting a power of attorney for parental rights to get her to Texas. With the POA you could take care of getting her in school and medical, but... View More
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