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His dad has custodial and domiciled custody and his birth mom gets visitation and was ordered to pay child support, but she doesn’t do it on time or anything else for him and she forfeits her visitation periods often.
answered on Jun 21, 2019
Yes, you have standing to adopt. Whether the birth mother has to consent or can object to the hearing is another issue. This depends on whether she has failed to pay a court order of support or failed to communicate with the child without just cause for over 6 months. Give me a call and I’ll be... View More 
answered on Jun 13, 2019
You would have to go through foster parent training and certification. You should speak with the childrens' caseworker to discuss the requirements.
can adopt him since he will be under my husbands name? what are my rights.
answered on May 13, 2019
This would be what's called an intrafamily adoption and is not as complicated as a private adoption, if the biological mother is willing to surrender her rights. Give me a call and I'll be happy to discuss the process and potential costs in more detail.
answered on Apr 25, 2019
Call a custody attorney who can draft a Consent Judgment.
answered on Apr 11, 2019
If you and your spouse have been married for over 6 months, your spouse can file to adopt the child at this time. This would terminate the father's rights. This is a relatively inexpensive process, compared to a private adoption. Give me a call and I'll be happy to discuss the process... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2019
Are you looking to adopt them in Louisiana? If so, I'm not sure what free resources, if any, are available. I would be happy to speak with you and discuss your case and the potential fees and and expenses; feel free to give me a call.
answered on Mar 31, 2019
Yes if she wants to be adopted hire an adoption attorney.
I am fostering my special needs brother and sister. I am currently in an abusive relationship; however, he is seen as the primary caretaker. I work and I am only seen as a means of income. Our CASA workers have only listened to the harsh remarks said towards me as an inadequate foster parent. Can I... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2019
You need to document the abuse directed to you or your brother and sister, with a nanny cam or private investigator.
answered on Feb 26, 2019
This is a fairly simple process that’s done by affidavit. An attorney familiar with adoption law can let you know what documents are needed and the cost. Give me a call and I’ll be happy to discuss this with you further.
answered on Feb 22, 2019
No and they won't because it would invalidate the adoption.
My cousin will be delivereing her baby next month and she and the baby’s father agreed to sign over rights. How can we do this so we can bring him home from the hospital?
answered on Jan 18, 2019
Hire an adoption attorney now, in advance, so all the paperwork can be ready for the birth.
We have sheltered, provided, cared and loved for the child while both parents were absent most of her 30mths of life, she refuses to go to either party , what should I do to obtain custody
answered on Nov 27, 2018
Hire a custody lawyer. You have no legal rights at this time.
Who he has been raising since the age of 3. He continues to get him as his own along with our daughter every other weekend and supports him. The bio father is in jail and has been all his life and will sign his rights over. My ex husband is remarried and has been for 2 years along with 2 more... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2018
It is no longer an intra family adoption. It can still be done as a private adoption and the bio Dad's rights will have to be terminated
If my sons father got sole custody can the stepmom adopt him if hes cut off all contact for 11mths with me?? What can Ido
answered on Sep 30, 2018
If she attempts to adopt, you have a very limited time to object and allege that you've been prevented from communicating with your child. You should contact an attorney immediately to file for contempt and, if applicable, object to the adoption.
The lady wants me and my husband to be permanent parents.
answered on Sep 18, 2018
You would need to hire an attorney who’s familiar with handling private adoptions. Give me a call and I’ll be happy to discuss the process with you further, including the costs involved.
I have 3 children from my first marriage. Their birth father want to jail for Domestic violence and served 4 years I have sole custody of the children now. He has gotten out of jail 7 years ago and has made no contact or child support in the last 7 years . My youngest has never met him she dosent... View More
answered on Sep 16, 2018
The father’s rights would be terminated in the adoption proceedings. Give me a call and I’ll be happy to discuss the procedure further, including costs.
i was given a wrong court date so i didnt go to court on the actual date of the hearing. since i wasnt there the judge waived my consent and allowed the adoption of my daughter to go through
answered on Sep 12, 2018
Yes, the judgment can be appealed; however, there are specific and strict deadlines that must be adhered to. You should seek the assistance of an attorney immediately to ensure that your rights are protected.
answered on Aug 21, 2018
An adoption attorney can do an intrafamily adoption for you if the father has not paid support for at least six months and has not seen the child for at least six months.
I have joint 50/50 legal and physical custody of my daughter and my ex's sone lives with me and always has since he was 2. He is 10 now and even after seperation has lived with me every other week with his sister. Ex is in jail awaiting arraignment for armed robbery and has admitted to not... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2018
Hire a custody attorney to file for emergency custody.
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