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My brother's wife was born and adopted in 1937 from the Salvation Army Booth Maternity hospital in Tulsa. Her birth certificate lists her adoptive parents. She died in 2022 . Can my brother (or their daughter) request her original birth certificate to see if it lists her biological mother? My... View More 
Under testimony he admitted the allegations were false. DCF adopted my kids to someone else. My kids were 2,3 and 4. It's been a year, it took that long to go to court. These were foster kids i was adopting. I had them for over two years, the youngest was only a couple months old. He had no... View More
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answered on Oct 14, 2024
I'm truly sorry you're going through this difficult situation with your children. It must be incredibly painful to see your family separated under such circumstances.
You may have options to explore further legal action, especially since there was an admission that the allegations... View More
I found my son could it be possible the biological mother wanted to revoke having to sign her rights over due to complicated situation's
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
In Kansas, a biological mother may have the possibility of adopting her biological child, even if the child is currently in the custody of the state, under certain conditions. This process typically involves the mother demonstrating a significant change in circumstances or improvements in the... View More
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.
i turn 17 in november, and am adopted.
answered on May 14, 2023
I am very concerned for you. Please seek out the assistance of an agency for at-risk youth or even the department of job and family services. I am assuming since you are still working a job you are within the same community as your parents, You may ask the school and work to change your address... View More
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