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I have permanent custody of a child who has 3 older siblings in foster care. Their foster parents are currently in the process to adopt the 3 siblings. If they get the parents rights terminated in their case, will i also have to get them terminated in my (adoption) case for the younger sibling, or... View More 
answered on Jun 18, 2020
If you have not been approved by the state as a foster parent, you will likely need to file a petition to adopt and a termination of parental rights as to the child in your custody. The birth parents may be willing to consent to avoid another involuntary termination. You should contact a Kentucky... View More
Than not since she was 1 1/2 old . Her mother lived with me off and on mostly not but most recently the last 4 + years with me doing all the care taking of my granddaughter because her mother wouldn't. She ( my daughter is mentally ill) and refuses to get help . Most recently in November 2019... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2020
Unless the child has been with you for the past six months, you don’t have standing to file for custody. Alternatively, if or when she has been in your care or possession for at least six months, then you could be a de facto custodian and you would then have standing to bring an action for... View More
on him if you go with him and your mom makes you feel horrible and screams at you everyday shes toxic and i wanna live with my dad help me?
answered on Feb 26, 2020
You’ll have to get your dad go to court and ask for a modification of custody so you can live with him.
He was in a coma when his daughter was 8yrs old. His daughter was then adopted out. Why are we still having to pay child support if we are not behind on any payment? What can we do?
Who should I report this too bfore too late
She's 20.
answered on Feb 3, 2020
File a petition for Custody or a petition for adoption in the county where your daughter resides.
answered on Jan 17, 2020
I believe you would only be responsible for arrearages in child support up to the point of adoption. However, you need to contact a family law attorney for verification of that.
answered on Jan 7, 2020
Everything you can find to show the Court that placement with you is in the child’s best interests.
The lawyer was Raymond Kimble who has passed away. Both adopted parents are gone and is believed that both birth parents have passed as well. Fathers last name is smith or Johnson and mom would be a Williams. It was through Dr jo Bledso who has died as well. I have completed Genetic testing. I have... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2020
You will have to go to the court which granted the adoption in MS and ask for an order permitting you to see the confidential file.
answered on Jan 1, 2020
It is very doubtful that the Court will allow you to terminate your parental Rights absent someone to adopt the child. In the unlikely event termination occurred, the dcbs case probably gets dismissed.
answered on Dec 19, 2019
A family law lawyer in your jurisdiction can best answer this question. Sometimes it has been done here; however, generally, the Courts want to see a stable situation for the child to be adopted into. Again, each fact situation is different and yours are best described in private. Some lawyers... View More
His mother is a friend from high school, I have had him from birth, he is now 15 months old. I want to adopt him and make him legally my child.
Mom said she is willing to terminate her rights but the father will not. He has never been around, he is on drugs and has multiple EPOs against... View More
answered on Nov 23, 2019
Good morning, you need to hire an adoption attorney to petition the family court where you live to adopt and simultaneously terminate the parental rights of the birth parents. Based upon the information you’ve provided, it does not sound as if the birth father’s consent would be required... View More
paternal grandparents legally adopted them years ago. We live in Kentucky but several counties away from each other, what do I need to do?
answered on Nov 7, 2019
Go to the child support office and supply them with the adoption info.
The bio mom sees him 12 hours a week. He is always returning with head lice and we found a bedbug on him. Previously he has returned with bedbug bits also. I’d like to adopt him and terminate her rights fully. She has a previous child that she threatened to throw over a balcony because her ex was... View More
Other than when she was born but hasn't provided for her in 10 year's. Would we need his consent?
answered on Sep 23, 2019
It’s possible but dad would have to be given notice in any event.
I have been doing this for several months now, I have had him groomed. When I take him back they only keep him one day and then call me to come back and get him. My friend has stated that the dog is not allowed to make noises nor are they allowed to have animals at their residence. There is always... View More
My daughters bio mom accused my fiance of abuse in October in the county we live in. Those charges were dismissed. She then went to the county she lives in and filed the same charges. Those were dismissed as well. My fiance has had custody since she was 3 months. She is now 14. My daughter is... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2019
Hire an attorney to file a petition to adopt/involuntarily terminate parental rights.
answered on Aug 24, 2019
Absolutely, unless his were terminated voluntarily by him or involuntarily by the court.
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