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My name was forged in paperwork signing my rights away of my child to a complete stranger hours away. He has since been adopted and idk what to do or how I can get my baby back. This has been going on for 2 years almost and I reached out to several law enforcement agencies to try and find my baby... View More 
answered on Feb 3, 2020
The circumstances of your case are unfortunate, it is best to contact an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your case and provide you with a tailored response and representation.
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To get my kids adopted how can I prevent that.
answered on Jan 22, 2020
You need to first begin working the plan and attempt to get as much done in the case plan as soon as possible. You also need to immediately contact an attorney to discuss your options for fighting the termination of your parental rights. This is a serious matter and should be treated as such. Once... View More
Father is dead, and they want to be with his parents. Mother is abusive emotionally/mentally and in the past physically. DFCS was called a few years ago, but she got off with a warning. They are 17 and 15, both girls. The oldest turns 18 in May. I understand that the first thing would be to prove... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2020
There are a number of avenues that you can take to pursue custody. Two of which are a private dependency action or a third party custody action. You should contact a family law firm to discuss which avenue would be best for your specific circumstances.
Bio dad pays child support but doesn't check on child or attempt to be a decent dad. My daughter has not been legitimized by her bio father. Is name change or adoption possible?
answered on Jan 11, 2020
A number of factors go into whether or not a step-parent adoption will be granted. I highly recommend that you speak with an experienced family law attorney to discuss the specific facts of your case to determine whether a step-parent adoption would be appropriate in your case.
The adoption through an adoption agency
answered on Jan 10, 2020
You should consult with an attorney who can review the terms of the contract and present you with the options. Without knowing the facts of the case in detail it would be difficult to provide guidance. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
My birth mother signed over all her rights and my step mother married my father and adopted me. I am over 18 now and I want to get my step mothers name off my birth certificate. Am I able to put my birth mother back on it? If so how?
answered on Jan 9, 2020
If I understand you correctly, your birth mother’s rights have been terminated. That being said, birth certificates are governed by the office of Vital Statistics/Records. You cannot have your parents' names removed from your birth certificate; it's a vital record and deemed a... View More
Mother of child is on the run from law enforcement and father is unknown. She doesnt visit or help with any of the needs the child has. Pretty much abandoned the child after appointing me temporary guardianship.
answered on Dec 6, 2019
You would have to apply for temporary guardianship, even though the mother has "given it to you." Since you already have physical custody of the child you would qualify for appointment from the probate court. There are other qualifiers for temporary guardianship, and for this reason it is... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2019
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When the other parent has a open custody case open
answered on Nov 23, 2019
The short answer is no. In Georgia, a child who has any living parent or guardian may be adopted only if each such parent and each such guardian:
(1) Has voluntarily and in writing surrendered all of his rights to the child to the department of human services or to a child-placing agency... View More
Mother of children is in TN state rehab facility for women. Would like to patition the state of TN for legal custody and adoption of nephew.
answered on Oct 21, 2019
If the case is pending in TN, you will need a TN licensed attorney.
My husband and I just found out that his nephew will be adopted by a foster family next week if no one in the family steps up to take him. We would love to possibly adopt him but we are not sure what to do or if it is possible. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri while we live in Columbus, Georgia. He... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2019
Time is of the essence since the adoption will take place next week. You should consult with an attorney immediately who can help you plan the proper course of action for this. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
We have never had any contact with the child at the request of her mother. She also requested 5 years ago that my husband allow her husband to adopt because he is the only father she knows. He agreed it was in her best interest and we never heard anything else about it. Recently within the last... View More
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answered on Sep 13, 2019
Child support terminates upon adoption. They are refunding you.
I exited custody aged out and he exited to his fathers foster parents I just want to get him home. Or at least to ither my mom or my husbands foster parents. His father moved out and left him behind. I want him with me or actual family that I can be able to see him more often.
answered on Aug 27, 2019
You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case and help you plan the proper course of action. Not knowing the details of your case it is difficult to provide you with direction. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
I never recieved any info from my mother before she passed. I Grew up as if everything was a secret in my life. I have a birth certificate with adopted dad its a chapter 31-10 and 290-1-3 what does that mean and why is my life before adoption non exsisting. Rumor had it i was a foundling child. I... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2019
Have you considered hiring a private detective to see if the can locate the information for you? That may be a route you want to consider. Also, have you discussed this with any other family members who may be able to assist you in putting the pieces together? -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq.... View More
The mother hasn't seen or spoken to the children in 12 weeks. She is ordered to pay child support but is 1700 behind. She will also not give us a residence where she lives. We believe her to be homeless.
We always text her to see if she will be getting the kids on her time but never a... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2019
It is possible for a step parent to adopt children. However, there are certain legal hurdles that have to be met before this can occur. You will need an attorney to assist you to ensure that it is done correctly. I would advise that you reach out to an attorney for a consultation so that you can... View More
Children went into foster care November of 2015 they were adopted by the same family with my permission and no problems May of 2017 Case closed with DCFS we paid off the balance last month and received a substantial refund from dcss now they're saying I owe $5,100 and they're going to... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2019
I'm not sure what the question is here. You may want to consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case and present the options to you. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
from my brother me and my wife of 26 years she is stay at home mon I have been on my job and address
for more 3 years. me and my wife would like to try to get some kind of custody or if nothing else to get her home with
us. until my brother can get every thing taken care of that... View More
answered on May 23, 2019
First, don't put your name and contact information in this forum. This is not for the solicitation of business and putting this information on a public forum could negatively impact any case you may have.
As far as your question, it sounds like a complicated situation. If the child... View More
The child's father has never seen him nor wants anything to do with him also been in jail every since before he was born
answered on May 21, 2019
You are only going to be able to have a relationship with the child to the extent the mother allows you to. There is no avenue for you to obtain legal rights to the child absent a step-parent adoption.
answered on Apr 3, 2019
Go with them where? Unfortunately, your question does not provide sufficient information for us to provide an answer.
Child so dfcs removed her and placed her in foster care. Her daddy still wants to be her daddy no matter what. He signed her birth certificate. We were never married & w are no longer together. Can dfcs stoop working with him just because he is not her biologic father?
answered on Feb 15, 2019
Going off of the situation you have described, he has no legal rights to the child. You weren't married and he has not legitimized her, and now you found out he's biologically not the father. Having no legal rights to her, it's unlikely they would place her with him. You may want... View More
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