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He has not seen her in 5 years and has been on meth and homeless for the past 2 years. He filed he’s not the dad but we want to do the step parent adoption because my husband has taken care of her the entire time. Can we avoid the paternity part with this situation?
answered on Feb 6, 2018
You need to file a petition for stepparent adoption and have the biological father sign the consent and waiver.
My child is 6 years old and is the product of rape. I have NO information about that man. Not even a first name. The birth certificate only lists myself as the mother. My husband wishes to adopt the child because he loves him as his own. For the paper work my only options are consent from the... View More 
answered on Feb 6, 2018
Yes, check the " is not required because of etc. " option.
Consent and notice may be deemed waived. See Chapter 63 of the Florida Statutes:... View More
I had my daughter when I was 17 years old and I have definitely been a victim of sexual abuse when I got pregnant at 17 my mom actually stepmother illegally adopted my daughter I never signed any paperwork i was a minor at the time I was still living in the same house with her in Georgia she... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2018
Yes, you could get in trouble if you try to pick her up. Report your step-mother to the authorities.
Mother was abusive and dcf was involved to take us away but they are trying to give me to my father which i hardly know. Is there anyway i can decline living with him and stay with my grandparents that are not blood related but have been around all my life
Can I file to terminate his parental rights so my husband can adopt him?
answered on Jan 18, 2018
Probably, for purposes of adoption. But when you husband files to adopt, the son's father would still have to be given notice of the court action.
60 yrs old. Mother, Father & Stepfather are all deceased. Mother used Stepfather's last name for all children, (although there was no legal adoption). Kids were enrolled in school & used this name for everything, throughout their lives, until marrying. Divorced, remarried twice.... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2018
Why is your California driver's license not sufficient? Do you have a certified copy of your most recent divorce decree?
I can not find my adoption paper, This was back in 1964 and I have tried looking in every website for vital records in NYC.
answered on Jan 11, 2018
I see no reason why you can't. The statutes allow for a person to have their name restored to a former name at the time of a divorce. I've never seen a judge ask for documentation as to the prior name, but I suppose it could happen.
(*This answer should not be construed as legal... View More
I have a close relationship with my grandchildren, ages 5 and 2.
answered on Jan 11, 2018
Hello. Yes, your grandchildren are still your grandchildren, and they are entitled to some legal benefits. For instance, if you were to die intestate (without a will), they would still be considered your descendants and would be entitled to the same amount of inheritance (if any) as they would have... View More
I have all identifying documents pertaining to my adoption file except for my original birth certificate. I was adopted by my stepfather. It was not in the file so I had to request it from the Bureau of Vital Statistics here in Florida. I mailed the court order along with the appropriate fees. I... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2018
No, unless the Bureau of Vital Statistics is made a party to the case (or at least to the motion), it is not in contempt of court to refuse the order.
Now he wants joint custody because of child support will the court give him joint custody. Even though the paper was signed and notarized
answered on Dec 22, 2017
If the document met the guidelines for "consent" you need to hire counsel and file the petition for a step-parent adoption. The father will object so it will be necessary for us to prove that the consent should be enforceable. I've done this before but it's no easy task.... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2017
I would be the whole name, if you want and the court approves.
I have two children with her. we were never married. i have taken care of the kids all this time with nothing from her. she is in for child endangerment, robbery with guns and many more. i want full custody of the children. the children also want nothing to do with her, i am married and the... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2017
There is a lot in your question that you have posed. More than can be addressed in a forum like this. You need to have an appointment with a family law attorney to discuss the paternity and custody issues.
My ex-husband owes over $30,000 in child support. He has not seen the child for four years and has made very little effort to see her and maintain contact. We would prefer if he simply gave up his rights and allowed us all to move on in our lives. I am re-married and my husband has raised her... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2017
Yes, adoption is just about the only way by which child support debt can be eliminated. Contact an attorney for the details.
Or do i start the process in the state his birth parents live in? They are willingly placing him with us. We have POA and he resides here with us. We just need to know where to start this process.
answered on Dec 4, 2017
You start it in the state where the child has lived for at least six months (or the majority of his lifetime if he is under the age of six months).
My son is 6 years old. My husband has been in his life since he was only 2 months old. My sons biological father has not seen my son in almost 4 years, in those years he had made no effort to contact me also has never paid child support before, and he has just been sentenced to 5 years in prison.... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2017
You will need to involve the biological father one way or another. He can either agree to the adoption or else you will need to go to court to terminate his parental rights.
Do I have to do a Putative Father Search since I already know the father and his rights were termed?
answered on Oct 17, 2017
Let me see if I understand this: the father of the child was married to your wife, the mother of the child. You are now married to the mother, so you are the step-father. So by "my ex", you actually mean your wife's ex-husband, the father of the child.
I believe you... View More
My mother divorced my biological father when I was 2 1/2 and is inexistent in my life. She married my current stepfather about ten years ago. They never underwent the adoption process so I wondering, what rights does he have concerning discipline? What is considered abuse? Thank you so much!
answered on Oct 5, 2017
Your mother presumably delegates her disciplinary authority to your stepfather. What constitutes abuse, by either of them, depends on the circumstances.
My wife and I are getting divorced. Our son was her nephew who we adopted. She receives a monthly subsidy of $695. She has always claimed him for Income Tax. We have him shared. One week I have him Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Then we switch. The following week she has him those... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2017
The subsidy should be factored in to the child support calculation.
I have had no contact w the baby's biological father since getting pregnant. the child is now 2 months old. I'm gonna get a divorce and remarry my current bf.
answered on Sep 22, 2017
Once you are married to him, yes. You will need to be able to give notice to the biological father.
My husband wants to adopt my girls ages 8, 13, and 16. I just want to make sure I file all paperwork that is necessary.
answered on Aug 15, 2017
I expect that you will need it. The UCCJEA applies whether nor not you have those consents you mention.
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