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answered on Mar 31, 2023
This is a vague question about forensic expert witness output.
Just as in the 1992 motion picture "My Cousin Vinny" starring Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei, expertise knows no geographical boundaries and is admissible as long as to is helpful.
In the motion picture, a... View More 
I was conceived from an anonymous sperm donor at the University of Penn Fertility Clinic in 1981. My parents both have mental illness from concussions. My mother keeps a dirty dusty house. My father is verbally abusive. If adoption agencies have to prescreen why wouldn’t sperm donor clinics have... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2023
It seems unlikely to me but this is not something I'm well-versd in. I suggest that you seek out an attorney who specializes in civil litigation. You might consider taking the time to do some research on the topic as well.
I have never seen the father after my son was born (he didn't try to contact us, although I tried a couple of times to connect them, when my son was a baby and when my son was 2-3 years). He really doesn't care about my son and I don't think he will ever do it. I have never ask him... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2023
By law, the biological father must be notified that his rights will be terminated in order for your husband to adopt your son. However, if you truly don't know where he is, there are steps that can be taken to demonstrate this to the court without the need to hire an investigator. You should... View More
Shouldn't my lawyer have been told about the adoption process and adoption?
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answered on Nov 28, 2022
This is one of those questions that require too much decoding to properly answer. We do not know any of the procedural history of either the paternal grandparents or the maternal grandparents to opine on what one's lawyer should have known or not.
Ideally, the lawyer should have... View More
Father passed away last year, my spouse wants to legally adopt them as they have been in my childrens life since day one and they know them as a parent. We would also like all of our last names to match. How would we get this done?
answered on Mar 26, 2022
You can file for a stepparent adoption. You should consult with a local attorney familiar with adoption procedure in your county as, while the state rules are consistent, each county has it's own ways of doing things.
I'm teenagers aunt shes 15
answered on Oct 14, 2021
It is possible, if they are willing to relinquish their rights, but the parties really need an attorney--it's not d.i.y.
Since biological dad basically abandoned him can my fiancé adopt without biological dads consent
answered on Jun 17, 2021
I think someone --or you--asked this earlier. Short answer is that you would need to petition the court to extinguish that parent's rights. You could possibly fold the adoption and the removal of parental rights and responsibilities at the same time. You need to consult a family law attorney.
I am now older & stable to take her of her
answered on Jun 11, 2021
If you mean the childrens older sister I don't see that. It's termination of parental rights, no sibling rights. You need to speak with a family law attorney.
My son's father is not listed on his birth certificate and my husband wants to adopt my son. I don't know who the father of my son actually is. What do i do to get him to adopt my son?
answered on Jun 4, 2021
You will need to hire an attorney, but it seems that what you would do is file a petition to extinguish the father's rights. The court will order that there be a publication in the legal notices, etc.
While it might be possible to get a court to treat your husband as a step parent,... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2020
In order for your husband to adopt your son, the biological father's rights must first be terminated, voluntarily or involuntarily. Obviously, if he is willing to relinquish his rights voluntarily, the process can go smoothly. If he won't do so voluntarily, more litigation would be... View More
My daughters father is minimally involved.
answered on Nov 17, 2020
Congratulations! Your husband cannot adopt unless the biological fathers rights are terminated either voluntarily or involuntarily. His name Does not have to be on the birth certificate. I hope that helps!
I feel that my identity was ripped from me from the age of 5 when this happened (20 years ago). I have multiple birth certificates and a SS card with my brithname on it. Would it be legal to use or would I have to go through the name change process?
answered on Apr 16, 2020
If you were adopted and your name was changed as a result of that adoption, you'll need to go through the name change process to change your name to your birth name.
They have agreed to this. What is the best first step?
answered on Apr 15, 2020
They'll need to file paperwork with their county's Orphans' Court. You will sign a very specific agreement to voluntarily terminate your parental rights. They really should retain an attorney experienced in adoptions to shepherd the case through the system.
I filed for contempt, next day got a court date from a mutual party that her new husband is trying to adopt.
answered on Mar 6, 2020
And your question is?
If you have legal custody but have had no contact with your child for 6 or more months (continuously), then they may be also filing a petition to terminate your parental rights -- and usually this is done in conjunction with a step-parent's petition for adoption.... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2020
You should consult with a Maryland attorney. Although you live in Pennsylvania, Jurisdiction over children is governed by the residence of the child. Presumably, an attorney who is familiar with practice where you nephew resides can help you. A lot will depend on the children's services... View More
I'm trying to find any lawyer that will give me so hope about this or tell me there is no way to do so
answered on Dec 26, 2019
Under most circumstances, an adoption is final. I suggest that you gather all of you paperwork and then seek out the advice of an attorney who pretty mush specializes in adoptions. try doing an internet search for one in the Philadelphia area and then call to find out if he/she seems like one who... View More
Her birth father has not really been in her life for 3-4 years. Would her biological father need to sign off any rights for her to legally be adopted now that she is an adult? We reside in PA.
Several of us contacted children and youth services and expressed being kinship foster parents and kinship adoption as soon as we found out the child was placed into care. The caseworker is completely disregarding us as options even though we have had healthy, positive meaningful relationships... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2019
It sounds like the one among you who you believe has the best chance should hire an attorney and go from there.
Foster parent does not allow sibling visits and I have kinship of brother
answered on Sep 18, 2019
There are many factors involved in a contested adoption, each of which can sway the court one way or another. If you do not already have legal representation for this case, please retain an attorney experienced in adoptions asap.
grandsons mom and dad can't stay off drugs
answered on Aug 26, 2019
Without more information it's difficult to tell you how hard it would be. The costs of adoptions vary from county to county and lawyer to lawyer. Why not consult with an experienced family law attorney in your area to discuss the situation in more detail and get an idea of your options as well... View More
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