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My brothers ex had baby #4 about 6 months ago and he is in the custody of cps. They are giving me the run around because im not blood or currently related by marriage or adoption but my brother and his wife have full custody of his and the exs son and the wife adopted him. The oldest son is in the... View More 
answered on May 13, 2018
You could file a motion in the CPS case to possibly be awarded temporary custody by the court. Since you have never had possession or provided for this child, you do not have standing to file for custody as a “de facto” custodian. Your only shot is with the court in the dependency action.
my dad is very much apart of my life and i do not want him to lose any rights. but i want to make my aunt my legal mom since is the only mom ive ever had.
answered on Apr 27, 2018
She can do an adult adoption of you and she will become your legal mother.
My brother and his girlfriend are pregnant again. They already have 2 other kids ages 2 and under. They want to put this child up for adoption. I am willing to take this child and care for it as my own, but I want them to give up all their parental rights so they can't try to take the child... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2018
You will have to to file a petition for adoption. If they are both on board to terminate and allow you to adopt, it shouldn’t be difficult at all. Contact a lawyer who does adoptions in your area and consult them. You will need help getting it done.
Husband has adopted her do I have to contact child support or does my ex husband have to do I still get child support
answered on Apr 27, 2018
If your new husband has adopted her, your ex husbands parental rights and obligation to pay child support have been terminated. However, if he had a child support arrearage that accrued and existed up to the time of termination and adoption, he still owes that arrearage and is still obligated to... View More
Is the shelter liable for the puppy being sick?
answered on Apr 27, 2018
Not unless you can prove they knew the puppy had lice and failed to treat her. In addition, your adoption contract probably has language making it your responsibility after the adoption is complete.
When my ex got out of prison in February 2017 he took me to court to set up child support and visitation. He got both. He has since (Now December 2017) made one $50 payment not even for a week. He has also stopped showing up for visits. He showed up to 6-7 visits. Was late almost every one or... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2018
If your husband is willing to adopt her, he can file a petition for adoption. If your ex defaults or doesn’t contest it, it very likely will be granted. If he does contest it, you will have to show that he is an unfit parent (ie prison, abandonment, lack of acknowledgment of child) and that it... View More
im adopted but i dont live with my adopted parent. i stay with someone who has power of attorney over me
answered on Apr 27, 2018
You would have to petition the court in which the adoption occurred if you don’t know the identity of your biological family. If you do know their identity, it is solely up to them whether they want to see you.
My friend gave me a puppy that she got for free from a breeder. I've had her for three months and now my friend wants her back and I said no. She wants to take me to court because now she supposedly has the akc papers with her signature that she received after she gave the dog to me. Is the... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2018
A gift is a gift is a gift, especially if you have messages from her evidencing the gift. The dog is yours. The registration papers May be in her name but they are not conclusive proof of ownership. The dog is yours.
My ex hasn't seen our kids in 3 yrs. He refused to sign their birth certificates so they have no legal father. He is now threatening my husband with taking us to court to 'steal', as he says, my kids back. They want nothing to do with him. They're 9, 7, and 6. He was both... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2017
You can file a termination of parental rights and adoption. Contact a local attorney to discuss the details and come up with a plan to move forward.
Do I have to have the dads signature for a name change? Also, since he hasn’t been around and my fiancé has been taking care of him for 2 years, can he adopt him?
answered on Apr 27, 2018
You can petition the probate court in your county to change the child’s name. You do not need the biological dads signature to do this but you do have to give the biological dad Notice of the hearing. You and your fiance’ Can also file a petition for adoption in the circuit/family court in... View More
Our foster home was closed over a month ago, a week before that our foster kids were sent to other foster homes. We didnt get to say goodbye. At the time all anyone would say is there were allegations made. We immediately knew it was the teen we were fostering. She had told our 18yo adopted... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2018
Hire a lawyer and go on the offensive. Make them prove the allegations made or retract everything. The squeaky wheel gets the grease.
We live in Cadiz ky, the closest legal aid office is hopkinsville ky, She has nothing to do with her sperm donor, he pays child support an I want to drop that, she wants to be adopted by the man that is has been there an is there for her, my ex (her sperm donor) is in to drugs an is waiting to... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2018
You definitely need a lawyer to guide you through this. Consult a local attorney to help you. Your husband can file a petition for adoption of your daughter. If your ex doesn’t contest it or he defaults, you likely win. If your ex challenges it, the court will make the decision that is in the... View More
I'm a 58 years old man and I got to meet this 19 boy on Facebook, we've been talking for 2 years now. We haven't met physically but We video chat. I see him as a son to me and I want to help him get to the states to live with me and continue his education here.
Please how do I go about that issue??
answered on Apr 27, 2018
You will have to assist him in getting temporary residence here for school and work. You need to contact an immigration attorney near you to help you assist the young man in coming here.
My son signed paper so i take to doc and enroll in school the mother did too but didnt notorize it. I get no support at all for my grandson. thank you.
answered on Apr 27, 2018
You file a petition for custody in the county where you live alleging that you are the de facto custodian. Mom and dad will have to be served. If he’s in prison and she’s in Fl, should be easy to do. Consult a family law attorney near you to help you file the petition.
answered on Apr 27, 2018
He can, technically, but your chances of success are much higher if you are married to him. The courts are hesitant to allow a non married significant other to adopt, but it does happen.
My fiance has two daughters that I'm wanting to adopt, she is the only one on the oldest child's birth certificate, and the youngest the father is on the birth certificate, but has nothing and wants nothing to do with the child. How would we go about getting the adoption process taken care of?
answered on May 24, 2017
You need an attorney to petition the court for adoption and for termination of his parental rights.
I was able to obtain my original BC a few years back from Montana (Billings). I was adopted in 63' through a private out of state adoption and my papers (immunization records - I feel like a dog) were impounded. I was able to locate my birth mother and sent her a text message asking if she... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2018
When you were adopted, all rights werue severed between you and your biological parents. I do not believe a suitvagainst hdr would be sustained. However, you could petition the court that granted the adoption to release the available information you are seeking. Your reasons are legitimate and I... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2018
It is if he/she has been approved by the Cabinet and by the court.
i am working on getting a job, my mother is willing to sign any papers necessary, i have a place to live where i will pay rent, i do not have any money for an attorney.
answered on Apr 27, 2018
You will have to petition the district court in the county you live in to emancipate you. It is up to the district judge but if your mother consents and the judge believes it is appropriate, it could be granted.
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