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I met my friend 10 years ago and Ive known her son since he was a toddler and he just just turned 13. Last year his mother had trouble caring for him, so he often stayed with me. He and his mother moved to Pennsylvania to get better support. His parents are divorced and i live in Georgia. If he... View More 
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answered on Aug 5, 2018
Only the parents have rights to a child. You would have to file in court to obtain legal rights. Otherwise, it is interference of custody.
Trying to see if this will help my son to be able to come home faster. My fiancé adopted his ex’s oldest daughter so he’s definitely fit to do so, but with no father to contest anything just curious if this would grant us guardianship back much faster? I’ve been without my son for 6mths on a... View More
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answered on Aug 3, 2018
There are no loopholes or short cuts. Your fiance is not going to be able to adopt at this time.
My husband and I are planning to privately adopt an infant at birth from a family friend that doesn't want another child.
answered on Jul 31, 2018
You should go ahead and take care of this. Better to start getting ready for when the child is born.
My partner and I (both women) have raised him since 6 months & he is 8. Bio mom & older sibs live in another city in state. Mom has allowed my partner guardianship since 4 yrs-needed for school, doctors, etc. I have been mother figure- I take him to/from church, school, extra curricular... View More
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answered on Jul 14, 2018
You can file for custody, but the standard for custody actions for non-relatives is very high. You would have to prove both biological parents are unfit. You should consult with an attorney about your options.
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answered on Jul 12, 2018
Your question isn't specific enough for anyone to answer.
I have a 7 year old, dad knows about her and is absent never met her or tried to get to know her or see her and is not on birth cert. I (mom) don’t have contact with father anymore! I have been married since 2014 and husband wants to legally adopt my daughter he is the only father she has ever... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2018
You may be eligible for a step-parent adoption. There are several factors that determine whether the biological father's rights should be terminated to allow the adoption. You should contact an experienced family law attorney to discuss your options. Because the process can be complicated, I... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2018
Whether or not you will be able to do that depends on the facts of the case. You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case and help you plan the proper course of action. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
The biological father has not seen or contacted my sons in over a year or paid child support during this time.
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answered on Jul 9, 2018
It may be possible for your husband to adopt. Your ex would have to voluntarily terminate his rights, or hae his ights terminated during the adoption process.
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answered on Jul 5, 2018
No.
The Childs parents are divorced and the father has joint sole custody of child. The child attempted suicide and wants to live with me instead of her parents because they are both very toxic and mentally abussive. I would love to adopt her or at least get some type of custody. The child and parents... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2018
Have you spoke with her parents about this? They would need to give consent for you to become her legal guardian. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
I know adoptions are permanent however, are there any bends in that law? A 2 yr okd was adopted by his grandparents and with his mother relinquishing her rights. As irrelevant as it may be, his mother was abusing drugs at the time and did not fully understand how permanent adoptions were until... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2018
Nope. You said it yourself, adoptions are permanent. The only way for her to get any rights at this point is to adopt the child back, with the consent of the grandparents. Doesn't sound like that will happen.
Last known location was Hawaii, but that was a few years ago. The parent doesn't attempt to call or send mail nor does she pay ANY child support and has never paid a cent. We are interested in more info on step parent adoption but we don't know where she is to even be able to try and have... View More
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answered on Jun 19, 2018
Contact an adoption attorney. Her rights can be terminated withing the adoption action.
My children have been fostered by dfcs for 13 months and the judge speaks of adoption coming next court, but dfcs has falsified many documents on my behalf plus the one child of mine that is in foster home has been abused-neglected twice.
answered on Jun 13, 2018
You need an attorney NOW. It is possible it is too late to reverse course, but, if the judge is talking about adoption that means you have not made adequate progress towards your reunification plan and your kids continue to be dependent. Once the kids have been adopted, it is permanent and cannot... View More
Currently on sole custody but ex- husband wants to change it to joint custody to just stop child support. But recently my boyfriend asked if he could adopt my son.
answered on May 29, 2018
Your boyfriend cannot adopt your child if you are not married. Your ex's support is not going to stop because he's not going to get joint custody.
She filled for CS when her was 6 months old and just now there is a court date, 2018, would the biological father have any rights at all, Mother does not want him to see her son and wants her current husband to adopt him.
answered on May 27, 2018
After the child has been legitimized, the biological has rights, even if the mother does not want him to see their son. The court will make rulings regarding child custody after reviewing the facts of the case. You may want to consult with an attorney who can help you plan the proper course of... View More
I need a way to do it less expensive as im unable to work. The father left and never came back never met the child and isnt on the birth certificate. He bas no rights as we were unwed.
answered on Apr 12, 2018
You could file a custody or visitation action depending on the circumstances. You have to give the child back now. You have to grounds to keep the child at this point. Talk to an attorney about your options.
I can’t get in touch with her biological mother for her to sign anything. We live in Georgia. I have had guardianship for 2 years now. She is 10 years old and she wants to have my last name and to be my daughter legally. Her father is in her life. He is willing to let me adopt her.
answered on Apr 12, 2018
You need to talk to an attorney about filing. You are going to need to file and get the parents served. To do so, you need to find them.
My husband and i are wanting to adopt through foster care. My husband has a few arrests on his record. 1 was 20 yrs ago but was theft by receiving(felony i believe) and then the others are misdemeanor charges for marijuana . most recent was 2 yrs ago. He has since paid fines and stayed clean.... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2018
No one can answer that for you. Home studies are done on a case by case basis.
i live in cordele, georgia and its a permanency hearing for my children that i didnt get notified of until this past Saturday night at 830pm via text message of a screenshot of a document that im assuming was sent to the case worker that sent it to me.
answered on Apr 9, 2018
You need to speak with an attorney ASAP. If this is a permanency hearing, you should've already been afforded the opportunity to get a court appointed attorney. If you have not, ask for one tomorrow. They will have to determine if you qualify for a court appointed attorney, so they may have... View More
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