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An old friend of ours asked us to watch there dog for a couple of weeks. Since then they have not called or visit to ask or see how the dog is doing. Since then thw dog has ran out of food and we had to go buy more for him. And his behavior is a lot better since we have gotten him. They use to keep... View More 
answered on Sep 23, 2019
Dogs are property under Colorado law. Under Colorado property law, property is not considered abandoned until 5 years have passed. So, until 5 years passes with no contact from the owners - or until they gift or sell the dog to you, the dog belongs to the original owners. You could reach out to the... View More
My son was taken from in maryland when he was 5 years old i did not have a custody order, his mother took him to texas and legally signed over his custody to his granparents without my permission, he is now 26 years old, I have just located him, I would like to know if i can still file a charge... View More
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answered on Aug 13, 2019
I am sorry to hear about your situation. If there was no custody order, then likely there was no parental kidnapping. Absent a custody order or mandatory injunction upon filing a petition, a parent is free to relocate with a child
My son is 16 months old. The last time I spoke to his father was four days after I told him that I was pregnant. He was fairly wishwashy about whether or not he wanted to be involved in his child’s life, so I told him that he had my number and to call me when he made up his mind. I never heard... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2019
It may be possible for your husband to adopt your child once married. In order to do so, the father's rights will have to be terminated. Lack of contact and/or support for over 1 year is grounds for termination, if the judge finds it to be in the child's best interests to do so. You... View More
A lady found my dog and I responded to her but she kept saying she would give me my dog back but then she stopped answering me. Found out she adopted her out without my knowledge or consent. How do I go about getting my dog back into my care? Mind you this was in Colorado and a year ago. I just... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2018
If she adopted the dog out to a third-party who did not know the situation, in other words, a “good faith” third-party adopter, there is nothing you can do to get the dog back from that third-party, unless you know who it is and you can try to buy the dog back from those people. The only... View More
answered on May 17, 2018
There is no law governing this. This is a customer service issue.
I adopted a dog 3 weeks ago from a shelter. The shelter advertises that the dogs are dewormed and up-to-date on the bordetella vaccination I heard a horror story from a neighbor that they bought a dog from there and he was sick. So we took our dog to the local vet to make sure he was in good health... View More
answered on May 9, 2018
Probably not; it would depend on whether they purposely lied and would also depend on the adoption contract. As with any sale, pets are usually sold/adopted as is. Even if you could sue, your damages would be limited to what toy paid for treatment, and you'd need a vet to testify it was... View More
Regardless of what I want, the Mother and her husband are going to seek adoption. Speaking with her lawyers, she will give assurance she won't go after back child support, even though I just found out about this child. I would like to know my options and if I should seek council.
answered on Apr 30, 2018
You should retain an attorney to fully explore your options. Ordinarily, you would have a responsibility to pay child support, even possibly back to birth, and certainly going forward. You may also have the option of being recognized as the child's legal parent and be entitled to an... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2018
The adoption would have terminated your child support obligation. Therefore, you should not be still paying current support. You are still responsible for any unpaid back support.
His paychecks in Texas do get garnished but other than that no contact is over 6 years. I am remarried and my husband has been raising him.
answered on Jan 29, 2018
The only way to terminate his rights is if your husband adopts your son. If that happens, his father will no longer be liable for current support. You should consult with an attorney to discuss this.
My son's father and I have been together since he was 1. His mother has not called or seen him since the first few months we've been together. She has missed his 2nd and 3rd birthdays. They have a custody agreement of 4,3,4 (split) but the last time in 2 years and only time she asked to... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2018
You may be able to adopt him if the court decides she has abandoned him and that it is in the child's best interest to have you adopt him. You should retain an attorney to help you with this
I have a daughter that I haven't seen in 8 years. Her mother married a great guy and has carried on. My daughter and I have gotten back in touch and have been patching things up and her mother and I have been getting along. My daughter's stepdad wants to adopt her and my daughter has on... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2018
You could contact their attorney to see how you can consent to the adoption. It should be just a matter of signing a consent form which the attorney can provide.
I do not want my son to have any contact with him due to the way he has treated me for the 10 years we were married, and even now after the divorce. I don't want my son to see that anymore. He never adopted him. I am remarried and my husband wants to adopt my son. I currently have sole... View More
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answered on Dec 28, 2017
More information is needed, including as relates to when you separated, how long you have been divorced, if there are any orders in place regarding your son and ex-husband, and how long it's been since your son has been in his care. If your son has not been in his care for the last 6 months... View More
I am almost done adopting my daughter. Her biological father has signed off on everything, but the court sent back a decline to set an adoption hearing due to a defective affidavit of abandonment. (lists wrong child)
The issue is her bio father did not abandon. Why do I even need to do this... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2017
If you do not want to get a lawyer, then it is your responsibility to make sure you are doing it correctly. The judge is not allowed to discuss the case with you except in formal court proceedings. His assistant is not permitted to give you legal advice.Adoptions are very complicated and proper... View More
My sister, who is a U.S. citizen passed away, and custody was granted to dad by default. He was deported, and then my nephew was sent to live with him in Mexico. I haven't spoken to him since the day before he left for Mexico, and the father is ignoring everyone in the family trying to contact... View More
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answered on Nov 28, 2017
Unfortunately, under Colorado law, you likely do not have what's called "standing," meaning the legal right to seek custody of the child, given that he is in the care of a parent. Grandparents or great grandparents could potentially seek grandparent visitation, but aunts and uncles... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2017
If the charge against you is something they can take away or kill your dog over then yes.
answered on Sep 4, 2017
Review the adoption materials that you have. The termination should be mentioned somewhere as part of the adoption application. If this does not work you can also try the following:
(1) you can call the courthouse (ideally the courthouse where the termination occurred) and ask for help with... View More
He told me an attorney told him he can take the kids whenever ha wants without my consent and can go to court to get them back. I adopted them almost 7 years ago after parental rights were involuntarily terminated.
answered on Sep 4, 2017
This is simply not true at so many levels.
When parental rights are terminated, the man is not the father and he cannot revisit the situation. Be aware that you can likely get a restraining order.
He is my nephew and we have been living in the same house. He was recently released from parole. Aggravated felony with an 8 year sentence. Parental rights were involuntarily terminated.
answered on Sep 3, 2017
If the father's rights were terminated, he has no rights to child and certainly does not have any right to take the child without permission. This is simple kidnapping/child abduction. Call the police--mention that his rights were terminated (see if you can get the case number of the... View More
*termination grounds.? If so how?
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answered on Jul 21, 2017
If there is an ongoing CPS case, the mother's rights could be terminated in that case. If not an ongoing CPS case, mother being gone for 5 years would be a basis to terminate rights as part of an adoption.
The vet has stated that the shelter should have been fully aware of the puppies issue before adopting him out.
answered on Jun 22, 2017
Yes, you can sue the shelter for fraudulent misrepresentation of the health of the animal. Sometimes, however, some shelters have waivers of liability in their adoption contracts - so you need to check your adoption contract. If, however, the illness was so obvious that they should have known about... View More
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