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my ex husband and i have been divorced since 2016 and i have sole custody of our two daughters. he is 20,000.00 behind in child support and has visitation with them in the state of Missouri.my fiance wants to adopt them and change their last name to his.
my daughters want the same thing... View More 
answered on Apr 7, 2020
Adoptions are so complex that most attorneys will not even attempt an adoption. It is not a do it yourself project so your first step should be to hire an experienced adoption attorney. They will be able to help you get this done.
I wish you the best of luck with your case
He has not seen the kids regularly since july 2014. He saw them once in June 2015 and once in July 2016. I have been told that because he “pays” child support even if it’s because he is garnished I can’t take his rights away. I am remarried and my husband wants to adopt them
answered on Feb 9, 2020
What you were told is not exactly true. The statute states that a child may adopted without consent if the non-custodial parent has not provided financial support in 12 or the past 14 months ... OR ... has not made reasonable effort in the past 12 of the previous 14 months to establish or maintain... View More
The respondent does have an attorney but we didn't want to get to the court hearing day of and the respondents attorney ask for another continuance because she can't locate her client. We have guardianship of our two nieces for 21 months and filed for adoption in September. Court date for... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2020
You would have to give the attorney notice of the hearing. It is very easy to mess up an adoption, so much so that most attorneys will not even attempt an adoption case. You really should have an attorney that really knows adoptions to help you and they will be able to deal with notice issues.
My 18 year old daughter would like for me to legally adopt her. Is there a way we could do it without getting a lawyer involved?
answered on Dec 31, 2019
Adoptions are so complex that most lawyers will not even attempt to do an adoption. An adult adoption will be easier than a child but I think it would be worth your time to meet with an expert to learn the process and your options.
answered on Nov 16, 2019
Parent’s are still required by law to pay child support even after a parent’s rights are terminated. A parent is relieved of any further child support obligation upon the court receipt of a final decree of adoption. A parent would always be required to pay the back child support, pursuant to a... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2019
Yes, unless the child has been adopted by another person. Just because your rights are terminated doesn't relieve the responsibility of having to support the child.
I'm in yukon ok, Canadian county
answered on Nov 4, 2019
Paying an attorney for the adoption which runs anywhere from $1500 plus court costs up to whatever the market where you live charges.
Clean 100% and she passed her tests. Also she is pregnant.. horrible situation turned worse. We want to help her and she is coming to live with us. Us being my husband and i, he is her brother.. She is due next month. Dhs wants to take this baby too... because her boyfriend is still on durgs. But... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2019
DHS is a funny agency in that it sometimes all depends not the case worker you have. There is a big difference between having your child removed based on a deprived action and having your parental rights terminated. If she is working a plan after a deprived adjudication or waiver, then it makes... View More
Do I have to file something with the court besides the birth certificate and the order for adoption in oK as my adoption lawyer did that to my knowledge I have her birth certificate.
answered on Sep 17, 2019
I recommend consulting with a lawyer well-versed in Oklahoma adoption law to ensure the UCCJEA was complied with and any additional steps you need to take in Oklahoma.
Now my court appointed lawyer withdrew. And told me I need to file a " entry of appearance". How do I do this, and where do I fie it. And what is it for.? I'm so lost and need help before I loose my parental rights to my son. It was a default judgement I was late for court.
answered on Sep 3, 2019
It is not possible to teach you everything that you need to know to handle the case over the internet. You really need to hire an attorney right now and see if they can help you set aside the default. Act quickly!!!
Pull teeth to get child support payments. Is there any way I can adopt him?
answered on Jul 27, 2019
First, in Oklahoma a step-parent adoption requires you be married to the child’s parent for one (1) year. Second, you have to meet the qualifications set out in the law, mainly dealing with criminal history. Third, If the child is over twelve (12), they would have to consent. If these... View More
I was given sole custody, all divorce states is I have sole custody and respondent to pay X Amt of child support.No visitation was granted etc. Nothing has ever been paid, and he has not even had contact in nearly 3 years. He has had CF and CM arrests in the past few years (drug abuse)with deferred... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2019
If the biological father has not had substantial contact with the child in 12 months, you may be able to proceed with an adoption without the biological father's consent on the grounds of abandonment. Failure to pay child support and lack of interest in exercising visitation in this time can... View More
answered on May 23, 2019
Typically, adult adoptions are an easy process. The law requires the consent of the person to be adopted and the consent of the spouse of the person adopting. However, I recommend consulting with an immigration attorney.
answered on May 24, 2019
I believe the Judge is referring to an Affidavit of Non-Disclosure. You can get it from the court clerk for the county where the adoption is filed. Here is the law that applies:
A. At the time that a written consent to adoption or permanent relinquishment is acknowledged by a biological... View More
He hasn't paid child support in years or seen him in a few years. His Bio dad said he would sign if that's what my son wanted, my son will be 15 this year. His biological dad is in jail in Texas and does reside there.
answered on Apr 30, 2019
If you have the biological father's consent, the stepfather may adopt the child (provided the stepfather meets the other requirements for adoption.)
If you do not have the biological father's consent, then, in order for the stepfather to adopt the child, you need to prove that... View More
I signed consent but her father will not we want our baby back. How can we get her.. nothing has been finalized
answered on Mar 12, 2019
A consent to adoption may be revoked within 15 days after the consent is signed.
Other than that consent is irrevocable, unless you can show that:
"1. By a preponderance of the evidence that without good cause shown, a petition to adopt was not filed within nine (9) months... View More
I have aspergers, ADHD, autism, cerebral palsy. I am 29 years old I live in Oklahoma. I fell in love with a girl who has microcephaly. We both have drivers licenses, graduated high school, and can dress ourselves. She got pregnant and I found out her mom was abusing her so I went to legal aid... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2019
If there is an EPO against you, then, the judge has probably set the case for another hearing.
Go to your next hearing. At the hearing, present evidence that you have never harassed the mother or the child.
For the mother and child to continue this protective order against you, they... View More
He was told by judge that paternity needs to be done at his cost. It's been 8 months since hearing. The parents are not married and the mother was married to another man at time of conception. The mother's husband was not on child's birth certificate and does not claim child but the... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2019
Before you can collect child support from this man, the man would have to be "adjudicated" the father -- that is, a judge would have to rule that he is the father.
If this man has not been adjudicated the father, is would appear that he does not have visitation rights. But, if the... View More
He has now been adopted by a family member but Dad now wants the child paternity has not been established nor is he on the birth certificate can he get the child if he lives out of state.
answered on Dec 9, 2018
This is going to be fact dependant. Best answer is contact an Oklahoma attorney and fully explain what has happened up to this point and then they will be able to explain your options.
She gets up at 6am every morning and works till 6pm chopping wood all day making 4x4x8 stacks of wood. Only paying her $20 dollars per trailer. That is below labor laws. She had told me other things in the past that were disturbing and cried not to go back and she was reported runaway last July... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2018
If you feel that the child is being harmed you should contact DHS and speak with an attorney about what other options you have available.
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