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Because my parents r not supportive or the nicest so is there anyway that legally in Missouri I can move out? If it helps at all I am adopted.
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answered on Nov 24, 2023
In Missouri, the legal age of majority, when you can decide where to live independently, is 18. However, given your circumstances, there are a few options you might consider.
Firstly, if you're facing an unsupportive or harmful environment at home, you could explore the option of... View More 
Is this could be a big problem?
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answered on Nov 27, 2023
Mistakenly checking the wrong box on a form in a legal process like bankruptcy or adoption can be concerning, but it's often a fixable issue. The impact of this error depends on the specific form and the context in which it was used. Generally, such clerical mistakes are not uncommon and can... View More
Just for clarification the father has not been involved at all and has never provided any financial support for my son he is also not listed on the birth certificate.
answered on Nov 22, 2023
So, birth certificates really do not matter as much as most people think they do. If you know the father and he has never been involved in your son's life, then you and your husband could potentially do a joint petition (which means you are a co-petitioner with your husband) for the adoption.... View More
My sons girlfriend had the baby while my son was in jail the other grandmother was at the hospital when she left to work and came back they refused yo let her see the baby anymore cps told mother if she didnt sign baby over she was going to jail i called cps i went into cps i talked to every... View More
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answered on Nov 21, 2023
In California, Child Protective Services (CPS) is generally required to prioritize placing a child with relatives before considering adoption. This is in line with the principle of maintaining family connections and providing a supportive environment for the child. If family members, such as... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2023
The attorney will have this (or should) - and a consent has to be given in front of a judge who normally conducts adoptions. If you need assistance most of the members on here will give a free phone consult.
The biological father was the respondent and a copy of the petition was found in his belongings after he died, so I believe he received notice. If the adoption goes through, are the biological father's parental rights terminated, or could it mean something less than that? For example, having... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2023
Your question is difficult to answer because the first sentence you wrote is ambiguous. The biological father "being part of the case" could mean he is joining as a petitioner in the attempt to adopt the child, it could mean he is a respondent who has consented to the adoption, or it... View More
My daughters birth father and I weren't married and didn't take me to court for rights to our daughter. Now my fiance and I are looking into adoption, the birth father hasn't made contact in over a year and hasn't seen the child in over a year. So I'm just wondering what do... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2023
The birth father may have to be placed on notice of the intent to adopt; however, his consent may not be required if he failed to communicate or attempt to communicate with the child without just cause for over 6 months. Your fiance would likely need to marry you, however, to be considered for an... View More
I have been with my domestic partner for about 10 years. I have been in adriyels life (the child i want to adopt) since he was born. We have lived life like a normal family (He is my mothers favorite grandchild) His father has not been in contact since we called the cops on him for not bringing... View More
I am an adult. My birth parents have been divorced for many years. The intention is that I would be adopted by my aunt, who lives in California. As I understand it, the adoption would then "sever" the parent-child connection between myself and my birth parents. However, I do not wish... View More
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answered on Nov 11, 2023
In California, adult adoption typically involves the complete replacement of both birth parents, legally severing the relationship with them and establishing a new one with the adoptive parent(s). However, in your case, where you wish to maintain the legal relationship with your birth father while... View More
The judge ordered a new home study to be done for my home and for me to be included in my nieces counseling via zoom/phone appointment bc I live in another state. Within two weeks, case was closed nothing ordered and placement of my nieces have been settled. How can that happen? I've been... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2023
You’ll have to file a written motion for contempt, serve it on everyone and see if they will let you appear by zoom. If not, you will have to come in person.
She was in the foster systems for almost 2 months
My cousin was removed in April 21 and was in state care til June 21 I was granted temp custody then in May of 22 I was granted sole permanent custody her mom has not had visits since July 21 (per therapist orders) and has had virtually no contact since October 22 (we saw her on Halloween 22 and she... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2023
Yes. You can adopt her. File a petition for Adoption in your county of residence naming the mother, father and child as defendants.
My dad is extremely LDS and does not give my autistic sibling freedom to explore their gender or sexuality. I'm worried about how this affects their mental health. I live in Colorado and he lives with my siblings in Idaho. My sibling has expressed before that they want to live with me. Do I... View More
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answered on Nov 6, 2023
While I do not know the laws in ID, I would think that if your sister is a minor and has not otherwise been legally emancipated, then your father remains her legal guardian and can make decisions on her behalf including where she lives.
That being said, if there is clear physical or mental... View More
WOULD NOT THE CASE IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF MARTINDALE A ARKANSAS SUPREME COURT CASE BE THE SAME AS OKLAHOMA UNIFORM ADOPTION ACT? ARKANSAS SUPREME COURT OPINION STATES THE 1 YEAR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS MUST BE STRICTLY APPLIED (FROM THE DATE THE DECREE WAS ISSUED) SO THAT AN ADOPTION... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2023
Arkansas Supreme Court is authority over Arkansas state matters. Could it be used as persuasive in Oklahoma, maybe but it is by no means authoritative. The Oklahoma Uniform Adoption an act applies to Oklahoma adoptions. Your question is only going to be answered by getting with an attorney and... View More
so my little sisters mom dropped my 4 year old sister off to me and said she didnt want her anymore and gave me a notarized guardianship over my sister. her mom has not reach out to me in 2months now what can i do to adopt my sister or what do i need to do the father of my sister which was also my... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2023
File a petition to adopt in the county in which you reside. You will need to have had Possession of your sister for six months before you can file.
My bio dad died when I was 10, and I haven’t seen the dude for 5-6 years prior, he never paid child support. Mama remarried and I got stepdad, they had my brother, BUT he never legally adopted me. Mama died 2 yrs ago and I’m 38 now. I want my dad to be legally my dad, NOT for the estate... View More
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answered on Nov 1, 2023
The fact that your stepdad was listed as your dad on your immigration paperwork and your Army paperwork may make a difference in your adoption case. The judge may consider this evidence of your relationship with your stepdad and his intent to be your father figure.
Unfortunately, due to the... View More
My wife has a 23 year old disabled son (cerebral palsy and has the mental capability of a 2yr old). He still lives in Colombia with his father. If I wanted to adopt him as my son, would the citizenship process be faster than it is for a normal 23 year old adult?
answered on Nov 21, 2023
In order for an adoption to be binding on immigration authorities, the adoption must occur while the child is still under the age of 16 (along with some other requirements), therefore, if her son is already 23 years old any adoption would not be recognized for immigration purposes. But if you... View More
My biological mother is alive, but psychologically abusive to me, my biological father I am aware of his whereabouts, or even who he is because she will not be honest with me about it. I am looking to have myself legally separated from her and that is what I hoped to accomplish by having myself... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2023
Nebraska does allow adult adoptions. However, I have never heard of a deceased person being able to adopt.
The Original custody order is NY order, child n mom moved to FL, now the Home state is FL for 4 years . Mom brings child to dad for summer vacation , not he refused to return child to mother (the custodial parent ) , kept child mom filed writ of Hc unknowing father filed in NY filed for emergency... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2023
While there is a lot of information here there are some crucial details missing. Did the original court order in NY give the custodial parent permission to relocate? If not, did the custodial parent seek permission to relocate? Normally, a custodial parent does not have the right to relocate out... View More
Father may go to set up place out of state and wants child taken care of while he makes sure about living arrangements and work. Childs mom is only allowed supervised visits if father agrees 1×/week. Mother is not a child in an adults body. We want to make sure that the mom cannot take custody of... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2023
What you are describing can either be accomplished through a delegation of parental authority (power of attorney) or through limited guardianship. A limited guardianship will take longer and will cost more, but offers Court oversight and protection if mom were to become an issue. A delegation of... View More
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