A disavowal from previous marriage has been completed and biological father refuses to acknowledge paternity. We are getting married in the future but want to get the adoption process started
Court granted me full custody about 2 years ago and the other parent has not seen or tried to see his child. He does not want him and has agreed to sign rights over if i pay for it. I do not have the money so was wondering about filing abandonment on other parent to terminate his rights
answered on Sep 1, 2020
He can't "sign over his rights" unless there is a new parent to step into his place. In other words, if you get married, your husband can adopt if the bio Dad has paid no support and failed to visit.
Does the child support obligation continue with the biological father after the child has been adopted or does the payments cease?
I have sole custody of my 10 year old and joint with my 12 year old. Their mother has never helped to support them and hasnt tried contacting them in well over a year. I would like to let my wife adopt them since she has been with them since my oldest son is 3.
answered on Aug 12, 2020
If your sons agree, you can hire an adoption lawyer to accomplish this.
My ex-husband and sons father has filed a judgment for contempt on me for not allowing him visitation with his son. He has not spoke or saw his son since Sept 2018. I kept him from him after the fathers girlfriend/ heroin dealer sold pills while with som and later was arrested in husbands car with... View More 
answered on Aug 11, 2020
If he is requesting visitation at this time, then you are not going to be able to terminate his rights and your husband adopt.
I have been raising my niece since she was 2months old without any assistance from my brother (her father) or mother. Occasionally, her mother comes around and then disappears again, my brother comes around but interacts with her more like an Uncle then her dad. I want to be able to provide... View More
My brother girlfriend died in March, he’s not on his kids birth certificates but he has the kids and I’m helping him. How do I go about legally adopting them or help him get full custody (either one would work for us)
answered on Aug 5, 2020
He needs to hire a custody lawyer to file for filiation, custody and possibly tutorship, if there is a social security claim or life insurance involved.
I am raising a child that’s not biologically mines since birth & she’s 8. What can I do to adopt if birth mom not replying
He isn’t on the birth certificate and he moved cross country and is now married with another child. His current wife is trying to contact us and threatening with court so he can see his child. Who he has never seen. Can he get custody? And as her boyfriend do we have to be married for me to... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2020
Yes you have to be married to adopt. If he gets visitation and pays child support, that will prevent adoption.
She lived with her mom until about 2 months ago. Her mom does not want to be responsible for her any longer and wants off of her birth certificate. Her mom also wants my wife and me to adopt her. As her father, I do not see why I would adopt my own child. Her mom states that if I do not adopt her... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2020
While you would not have to adopt her, you and her mother would have to consent to your wife adopting. An intrafamily adoption is a fairly simple and affordable process. An attorney that handles adoptions can fill you in on the process and costs.
answered on Jul 14, 2020
Your rights were terminated when she was adopted and you can't get her back until she is 18.
The adoptee will my aunt and her husband. The reason being is because I have physical disabilities and whenever it flares up I lose the ability to speak and my birth mother isn’t stable enough to be making decisions for me on my behalf
answered on Jul 13, 2020
Because she is a relative, you can do an Intrafamily Adult Adoption by Acknowledged Act. Contact an EXPERIENCED adoption attorney. I just saw an adult adoption bungled by a non-experienced family law attorney.
The biological dad lives in California and hasn't had anything to do with my son for 9 years. My husband and I live in Louisiana. We don't know if there's anyway we can represent ourselves, or if we just have to have an attorney.
answered on Jun 23, 2020
I strongly recommend hiring a lawyer to handle your intrafamily adoption. The requirements for an adoption are specific, and a simple mistake can make the adoption invalid. Intrafamily adoptions are quicker and generally are less costly than a private adoption.
answered on Jun 17, 2020
If your son's father is willing to sign a Surrender, then your husband can adopt. Hire an adoption attorney.
He was born in Lawton, Ok then adopted in Fort Worth. Texas vital statistics said his paperwork was sent to Oklahoma. How can he petition the court for his original birth certificate
My bio dad terminated his rights when I was 12, I am 34 now. My stepdad adopted me, and was the daddy every girl deserves. I recently received a very ugly message from bio dad's niece stating that if I tried to come after any money she would come after me civilly. I refuse to contact because... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2020
You are entitled to inherit from your biological and adoptive parents. BOTH. Contact a successions attornry.
Grandchild adopted. But,family blood
answered on Jun 3, 2020
If the grandchild was adopted by the grandfather and the grandfather didn't have a will, then the grandchild is legal heir to the the home, assuming grandfather had title. You should consult with a successions lawyer as soon as possible.
Meaning if the adoptive parent is the spouse of the biological parent & adoptee is an adult would judicial consent be needed?
answered on May 19, 2020
If the adoptive parent is the spouse of a biological parent, then judicial consent is not required.
He is not listed as the father on her Birth Certificate, it is blank. I was young and naive and thought I was going to get child support from him. They had to establish paternity but he did not show up in court. I received a letter a few months letter basically saying in the eyes of the court he... View More
answered on May 15, 2020
The Mother's omission of the the father's name from the birth certificate, professing to not know who the father is, is fraud if she DOES know the father's identity. This does not compromise the father's rights.
The father has until twelve months AFTER he knows he is... View More
Can a intrafamily adoption be reversed after 4 years if the parent wants to regain custody and now has the means to take care of the child?
answered on May 12, 2020
No. Custody can change back and forth until a child reaches age 18. Adoption is a permanent measure.
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