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answered on Jan 23, 2023
It is not wise. The other party could claim it was a gift and you may have to pay double. Use the AG and you will not have any issues
Her father isn't in her life like that. He hasn't had custody of her at all in her life. She will be turning 18 on Feb 3rd.
answered on Jan 6, 2023
Wait until Feb 3rd, and then file a petition for adoption in a family district court in Travis County if you both reside there.
Bio dad dropped off the face of the earth when I told him I was pregnant, it’s been over 4 years since my daughter was born. She has my last name. I am now married, my husband wants to adopt her- but I am afraid of the courts telling me I need to contact her bio dad for permission to change her... View More 
answered on Dec 2, 2022
If your daughter's biological father is alive, you will first need to terminate his parent-child relationship before proceeding with a step-parent adoption. The attorney handling your husband's adoption of your daughter can do both in the same legal proceeding.
The termination... View More
answered on Jul 29, 2022
Did you sign a safe agreement with CPS. The answer is in that agreement,
happiest corpus was signed by a judge to return my son but it was ignored no one was held in contempt of court the two gay men have him and we are supposed to have him back in our custody but we haven't even seen him in over a year what do i do to make them abide by the happiest corpus?
answered on Jul 25, 2022
You need to retain a lawyer or fet a court appointed lawyer,
I am from India. Last year I got married to my girlfriend who is a US Citizen and I got adopted by a US Citizen. In 2020, During COVID'19, I could not function my MBA program as my SEVIS got Terminated. Recently I and my wife were planning to buy a home. Since I don't have a work... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2022
There is no TPS for India. If you qualify for adjustment of status, you will be able to apply for a work permit when you submit your application.
My cousin and I are related biologically, but adopted into different families. She has given up rights to her child and I have filed for adoption. I have finished my home studies and i have court next week but now CPS is telling me that the paperwork will need to be changed to "Other eligible... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2022
If they are still letting you adopt don't worry about what they refer to you
answered on Jun 7, 2022
You can try to but when the real bio dad shows up and takes you to court the judge will change his name to bio dad,
I received PMC (Permanent Managing Conservatorship) without PCA (Permanency Care Assistance). The boys were placed with me through CPS because of the negligence on their mother. The mother is in prison and the father has no contact with the kids. Both were order from the judge to pay alimony.... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2022
While some connection to the children is necessary to bring suit related to them, it seems that they have been in your care for a sufficient amount of time. Adoption requires the termination of the parental rights, so you would need to file a termination and adoption suit and serve each parent.... View More
We are wanting to take the baby home within the first few hours of her being born and we dont want CPS or any problems. How should we go about it
answered on Apr 8, 2022
Retain a lawyer now and have the father of the baby sign his rights away. Start adoption proceedings now.
I currently live with my grandpa but I will have my own apartment soon, he is applying to jobs right now and by the time he turns 16 and is able to file for emancipation he would be able to live with me paying rent and helping with groceries. My main question is if he could move in with me at 15 or... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2022
Your 15 year old friend can't live with you and you could be charged with harboring a runaway. If your friend is being abused call CPS.
My daughter just had a baby in November and baby tested positive for methamphetamines. Child protective services were called and she almost lost her baby to them but she had a good friend that she signed over Power of attorney to so her friend could take the baby. I didn't know about this... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2022
Based on these facts, CPS has likely been granted temporary custody of the baby due to the fact that drugs were found in its system at birth. CPS likely ran a background check on the friend and found that the friend posed a safe environment for the baby, so they've placed the baby with the... View More
Child was placed in CPS care at birth. Biological father’s rights were taken by court. Biological mother voluntarily signed them away. I adopted the child, who is biologically my nephew. Mom is now stable and able to care for child. This is in Texas.
answered on Dec 27, 2021
This is a multi-layered question that poses more questions; which could result in different legal answers depending on how the questions are answered. I would strongly suggest you seek legal counsel to get a more accurate answer to your question.
I'm not sure what the reason is for... View More
I am the primary custodial guardian for my almost six year old grandson who I have had since he was one week old. My daughter has supervised visitation two hours twice a month. His biological father is a joint guardian with very limited visitation rights. I am wanting to adopt my grandson and not... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2021
You could reach out to a family law attorney in your area. Make sure that they specify that they handle adoptions (all family law attorneys do not handle adoptions). They can then provide information on how to proceed.
Good luck on adopting your grandson!!
I have been married to my stepdaughter's mother for 5 years. My stepdaughter has lived with her mom, myself, and her younger half-sister (my bio-daughter) that entire time. Her bio dad lives 1300 miles away and sees her 2 times a year, however, he does facetime 3-4 times a week. My... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2021
There is a presumption that biological parents have a superior right to their children over anyone else. You would have to file for custody and show the court why it is in the best interest of the child that the court ignore that presumption in favor of you.
answered on Aug 9, 2021
First, I am not a Texas attorney. That being said, generally there is no evidence presented at the appellate level. The case proceeds from a final judgment of the trial court and whatever evidence was presented there.
My mother and her mother is not dividing things up evenly she’s partial to her youngest. I was promised things by my dad but my sister has ended up getting 3/4 of things what can I do
answered on Jun 22, 2021
The answer turns on what the Will said. Adopted and born children are both the couple's children under the laws of heirship, which would apply if there was no Will.
From your description, it is not clear that either estate was probated. You may be writing about small items of greater... View More
The man I thought was my child name is not the father. Paternity test confirmed that and he left . I am in a relation an that man has raised my child since he was approximately 5 months old. How do I change my sons name. If I do not know who the father is. I traced the time line and only came up... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2021
The court will likely want to appoint what is known as a publication attorney for the unknown father. Some courts will require you to file a motion for that and pay that attorney's fee.
Courts are not allowed to give you legal advice. So, you will have to research how to do it or you... View More
The non custodial parent lives in New York and just visited the kids this year after being away since January 2020. The other parent refuses to co-parent with me and chooses to speak with my toxic family members. Just recently on March 10, he lied to a family member and it resulted in a false CPS... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2021
You should hire an experienced family law attorney.
The issues you outline will require some knowledge and experience with the law and procedure in order to be done correctly.
Planing on giving it away what are my rights?
answered on Feb 11, 2021
Sorry, no matter how old you are, your parents get to make the rules about what they will allow in their house. If they don't want the puppy, I suggest you arrange another place to stay. No, they shouldn't give away your property, but if you're living at their house, you're... View More
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