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I'm in college and currently live at home but I am transferring to ft Lauderdale Florida to my apartment and I looked at adoptions and found this little girl in misourri who I fell in love with and she wants a single mom with no children and I want to adopt her as soon as possible. I... View More 
answered on Dec 16, 2014
Contact an adoption attorney in that state, in the area where the child is located.
answered on Nov 11, 2014
It depends upon what the attorney will charge. Each is different.
I was adopted in 2004 when I was 35 or so years old. Now my step brother wants to contest the adoption.
answered on Nov 11, 2014
No, the step brother has no standing to contest a case which is 10 years old.
The kids have been in state care for almost 2 yrs and she keeps getting extensions. I have an approved adoption home study but CHS say's they can't place until her appeal is exhausted. In the mean while both kids have been sexually abused ( I have the reports) and the atty I retained... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2014
A notice of appeal has to be file within 30 days. It is up to the appellate court to grant extensions. If the appellate court reverses the trial court, then any adoption as a result would have to be vacated.
I had a baby with a guy 2 years ago when I was 18, we were never married. He has only seen the child a few times which is mostly because of me, I dont want him around because he was arrested for burglary and grand theft while I was pregnant an is constantly on drugs and drinks alcohol, he just... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2014
The thing to do is go see a local adoption lawyer and find out what needs to take place. The biological father should consent, but without his consent you would have to prove many things, basically. The easiest and least expensive way is to get that consent.
answered on Jul 23, 2013
Adoption is extremely important to do right, and what you should do is save up to get this done. I think the filing fees are over $400, and a reasonable attorney's fee would hopefully be less than $1000, but it does depend upon where you are in the state.
I am looking for a lawyer ti work pro Bono in a Canada adoption i have no idea what to do. The family Im adopting from we are not using a agency and i scared and i don't know how much is true and real .help me. i need a pro Bono lawyer.
answered on May 9, 2013
You might be able to get help from your local legal aid society.
A friend of mine who is 15 wants to live with me so I want to adopt her because the mother is disowning her and wants nothing to do with her what do I do ?
answered on May 9, 2013
Get to an attorney who does adoptions. The process can be relatively easy and swift if both parents consent.
My son's father has not seen or supported him. We live in Florida and I am not sure what state his father resides. What will we need to do to start the adoption procedure? I do have POA for my son. Your answer would be appreciated.
answered on Apr 29, 2013
You need to get to an attorney to find out what can be done. It may be the adoption of an adult, which will be much easier, because the biological father's consent will not be required.
answered on Apr 29, 2013
She needs the consent of the father in order to effect a step parent adoption. She needs to hire an attorney.
What do i need to do to make this legal?
answered on Nov 6, 2012
Hindu adoption act? That is not part of the Florida Statutes as far as I know, and one can adopt two boys or two girls in Florida.
Ive heard of situations going wrong. custodial parent is mom who works stepfather also works and theyve been married for about seven years. stepdad and mom agree to drop my finacial responsibilities upon surrendering my rights.i dont like how the self help method to do this looks.
answered on Sep 24, 2012
The only thing a lawyer can guarantee is that he or she will do their best to reach the desired goal. This can be accomplished. You just have to know how it is done and draft the right documentation.
answered on Sep 24, 2012
Either hire an attorney for this or go to flcourts.org and see if there are forms available for this.
answered on Mar 16, 2012
This is called a Step-Parent Adoption. If the father is alive it will require his approval, even if he is a deadbeat dad. I have seen mistakes with do-it-yourself situations. I would suggest you speak with an attorney. Errors could result in your being dissociated from your child and your... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2011
Yes, Adoptions are technical and require legal counsel.
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