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My husband and I have had sole custody of my nephew for a little over a year after my sister’s death. There was no father listed on the birth certificate or in his life, but attempts were made by the courts to locate the supposed father at the time custody was awarded. He never came forward and... View More 
answered on Aug 12, 2024
Here's my suggestion---it sounds like you do not have an attorney and you suggest that cost may be a fact-----I do not know if you previously consulted with an attorney, however my recommendation is that you set up an appointment with an adoption attorney for the purpose of a... View More
My daughters birth father and I weren't married and didn't take me to court for rights to our daughter. Now my fiance and I are looking into adoption, the birth father hasn't made contact in over a year and hasn't seen the child in over a year. So I'm just wondering what do... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2023
The birth father may have to be placed on notice of the intent to adopt; however, his consent may not be required if he failed to communicate or attempt to communicate with the child without just cause for over 6 months. Your fiance would likely need to marry you, however, to be considered for an... View More
I was only text messaged not subpoenad
answered on Jul 17, 2024
If you are the parent and want your child (children) then I recommend that you immediately consult with an experience lawyer in this area and hire one to represent you and to work towards your best interests. Good luck.
answered on Jun 29, 2023
Adult adoptions are usually inexpensive and can be done quickly. An attorney who handles adoptions can explain the process and cost.
Woman passed away in Louisiana. She is divorced, gave her son up for adoption in Georgia, parents are deceased, and has two surviving siblings that are handling her cremation arrangements. Although she gave her son up for adoption, I'm told the adopted son still has rights and will have to... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2022
A child that was surrendered for adoption still has the right to inherit from his/her parent in Louisiana, even though the parent's parental rights were terminated. I've never heard of a crematorium requiring that a child surrendered for adoption sign the paperwork, however.
We are working on getting guardianship/ full custody of my nephew and would like to change his name but not sure how long it takes or how much it is.
answered on May 16, 2022
You can't change his name unless you adopt and terminate the parents' rights.
My nephews mom wanted an abortion but was unable to get one because she had just gotten one so she asked my husband and I to take the baby. We did and now we would like to get guardianship of the baby because mom is now refusing to babysit the child or help. She receives benefits and childcare for... View More
answered on May 10, 2022
You need to contact a lawyer in your area to discuss your options and get the ball rolling. You should not do this yourself. In speaking to the attorney(s) you consult, you ask what are your options as well as what is your understanding as to the position each parent takes as to custody and/or... View More
My birth mother passed away last year leaving behind my little brother. He was left in the care of our grandmother who is old and sick. She called me up and asked if my husband and I would be willing to take him. I’m happy to take him but there is a problem that might affect the court allowing... View More
answered on May 3, 2022
Will it be difficult? It may not be, however more information is needed on this, including the involvement of your little brother's father who usually would have a say in custody decisions. That said, I highly recommend that you (and your grandmother) seek a consultation with a... View More
answered on May 2, 2022
She needs to hire a custody or adoption lawyer AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
answered on Apr 6, 2022
Yes, he will still owe the arrears unless you agree to waive them.
My daughters father is unknown and not listed on her birth certificate. My friend who we thought was her father isn’t, he wants to adopt her. Can he do that with my consent alone or do we need to do something else?
answered on Mar 17, 2022
You need to do something else. On things as important as this--being a legal parent---I recommend that you consult and hire an adoption lawyer to do this because you do not want to get in a situation at some point in time in the future where you find something was not done correctly. Use the Find... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2022
Your step dad has to hire an adoption lawyer to file for intrafamily adoption
Bio father is in a different state that child
answered on Mar 2, 2022
Biological father can not relinquish rights in LA unless there is an adoptive father.
My husband and I are currently in the process of adopting, which has caused a lot of strain on our marriage. We are considering divorce, and both very much love this child and still want to adopt and have shared custody. How would it affect our adoption proceedings if we were to file divorce before... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2022
This would be considered an adult adoption, and the process isn't nearly as complicated or lengthy as other adoptions, and generally the attorney fees for handling these are generally more affordable but vary from attorney to attorney. I would recommend that you contact an attorney, such as... View More
My husband has been in his life since he was 6 months old. My son only knows him as his dad and I don’t know if this would be adoption or a VAOP. My son is now 2 almost 3 and we want his name from his birth name (my pre married name) to our name.
answered on Jan 13, 2022
Yes if her rights are terminated. You need an adoption lawyer.
We are considering doing this so she can have better medical insurance. Now she is on medicaid. Also she gets social security benefits from her deceased father. Would that stop?
answered on Dec 26, 2021
No social security does not atop but you need to notify social security in writing and hire an adoption lawyer.
answered on Dec 20, 2021
Yes contact an adoption attorney to do an adult adoption.
answered on Dec 13, 2021
You need an attorney to prepare a document that fulfills legal requirements to take someone else's child home.
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