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we have since received an new birth certificate from vital records in Haiti? Thank you
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
Official documents like birth certificates and citizenship papers are legal records, and altering them is considered forgery, which is a serious crime.
If your son was adopted from Haiti and you have received a new, official birth certificate from the proper authorities in Haiti, then that... View More 
I was adopted at 6 months by my parents i have two biological sisters( same biological mother and father) and a half sister (same biological father). I want to start the process to bring them here . What is the process? Do i file a relative sponsorship or do i need additional forms ?
answered on Aug 31, 2023
Relative sponsorship is no longer possible for your biological relatives if you have been legally adopted. Work with an immigration attorney to explore alternatives
answered on Jan 11, 2023
You very well may however some laws vary from state to state (jurisdiction to jurisdiction) and I would recommend that you contact a probate lawyer in your state to discuss this further. Good luck.
It is stamped, signed and dated and filed into court
answered on Sep 15, 2021
It has to be filed with the Court and acted upon to take effect. If you have second thoughts you really should have counsel represent you!!
We want my child back with me we are looking for a lawyer to help us reverse it.
answered on Apr 8, 2021
This would probably be a new adoption petition. An adoption practitioner can go over all of your unique facts.
My now husband wants to adopt. Bio Father has been in and out of jail over last 10 years for years at a time. Never paid child support.. We live in Massachusetts.
answered on Mar 4, 2021
I take it you have already explored whether he would voluntarily consent to adoption by stepfather? This is the easiest method to proceed. Otherwise there would need to be either a default on a petition or a trial establishing unfitness of bio father with an adjudication.
I understand how my child is and how he acts and listens to me
answered on Sep 23, 2020
If you are in the Bronx and the child is living in New York you will need an attorney in New York as soon as possible.
I am 16 my mom left me in the care of a relative without birth certificate or social security card and I have been out of school for a year and am currently living with a friend who is filing for guardianship and feel unsafe goin back to my mom. How long will this process take and can or will they... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2020
If the Court finds the petitioner for guardianship to be suitable and in your best interest after first having the petitioner appointed temporarily usually there would then be a trial date for appointment of a permanent guardian for you until age 18. Sometimes the parent(s) assent to temporary or... View More
My son is 15 months old, and his father has made no effort to see him or even ask how he's doing since I left him when my son was less than 3 months old. I've reached out multiple times with opportunities for visits with no response from him. He has my facebook blocked and has a new... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2019
If you were divorced did you have a reference to custody and visitation in the agreement or in the Judgment post trial? If this is an unmarried parents Judgment of paternity or custody and support, then the issue of what custody there is would be addressed in that agreement and Judgment. You would... View More
I have an 8 year old son from a prior relationship, his biological father has not seen or spoken to him in about 6 years. I was just recently married but before marriage my husband has been supporting my son for the past 5 years while we were in a relationship. The biological father does not keep... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2018
If there are no issues involving the step father there are no chances working against you and then quite possibly biological father would be willing to consent to the adoption. You can still proceed with the adoption petition if he does not consent but it would be a longer time frame, and judging... View More
I recently did a paternity test & found out i have a 9 year old daughter. However the mother isn’t allowing me to be a part of this child’s life. Given how sensitive the situation is, i understand her concern. But she originally agreed then disagreed. Plans on moving out of state too. The... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2017
Without "going to Court" you do not have any legal rights as in paternity cases the presumption is that the mother has sole custody. Therefore, if you are interested in obtaining visitation rights you will need to involve the Court. You also will be responsible for child support and this... View More
My new husband has been their primary caregiver since my daughter was 3 and my son was 1.5, I am having a will written, (4 + years as of right now) would my husband have any grounds to keep the children should something happen to me? I would like the verbiage to read for them to stay in our home... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2017
The best way to deal with the biological father not potentially having custody of the minor children at your death would be to see if he would agree and your husband would agree to a step parent adoption. If the children are older than 14 then there should also be input from them as to their... View More
I'm in the middle of adopting my 2 step kids (ages 8 and 7) who were horribly abused by their stepfather and mother. The mother has already lost her youngest through adoption because of the abuse. However, the kids mother has a horrible rage that she will literally go after people and has done... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2017
I see no problem, generally, with requesting such a restraining order. You may need to hire a lawyer as the issues may be too complex for you. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself.... View More
answered on May 2, 2017
You'd have to file for emancipation in court. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
My daughter's birth father is out of state abusive and a criminal and has never been in my daughter's life but doesn't want to give up his parental rights..My husband has raised my daughter ( our daughter) what do we do???My husband is trying to adopt our daughter.
answered on Apr 28, 2017
You'd have to file to terminate the biological dad's parenting rights, and he may object to that.
See: http://www.aeesq.com/divorce-attorney/child-custody/
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial... View More
I am a recovering alcoholic, I've already signed custody during when I was at my worst, can they use this against me?
Can they "force" me to give up my kids for adoption?
answered on Apr 24, 2017
They cannot force you, but they can file a motion in court requesting to terminate your parental rights. You could object in court to that. You may file for new custody/ visitation rights.
See: http://www.aeesq.com/divorce-attorney/child-custody/
More details are necessary to... View More
The mother of the child got arrested in California DCF to custody they contacted my fiance to take a DNA test I am his beneficiary and take care of all his stuff he wants me to take custody of the child cuz I also have four other children so I was just wondering what the requirements are for me to... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2017
Typically there is no basis for custody by a non-biological parent unless there is a termination of parental rights ordered by a court followed by a legal adoption. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
I had gone back and gotten copy of the adoption papers they have no signature on file plus I am listed as the primary with her vets. He had a romantic interest who works with dogs look over the papers and she says he is in the right but I still believe that I have rights to see the cat as well.
answered on Dec 23, 2016
Your claim to ownership would depend on any agreements between you and your ex re: the cat and whether your ex gave you ownership rights of the cat at any point. As for visitation rights, unless they're agreed to in some contract with your ex or are ordered by a judge as part of some rarified... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2016
I guess you are his father? It also depends when he was adopted and when he died. The laws have changed in Massachusetts over the years.
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