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Our daughters live in friend would like to adopt her 7 children to protect them from the paternal families in the event of her demise. None of the bio fathers have been involved for over 9 years and 17 in some cases. What is required for adoption
answered on Nov 17, 2020
If the fathers are alive you would need to get their permission.
My mother and father divorced in 1984. My father was ordered to pay child support. My mother remarried in 1989 but my stepfather did not adopt me. Had he adopted me, would that have nullified the child support mandate?
answered on Nov 16, 2020
Adoption terminates the parental relationship of the biological parent that is replaced by the adoption. As such, child support is no longer an obligation. However, arrears of child support still remain.
I have 2 siblings whom dont get the same treatment that I do and both of my parents are in law enforcement, I'm not gonna specify what they do to me because I dont wanna type it but lets just say it takes up my entire day and leaves me with no time for school work. My mom is abused as well but... View More 
answered on Aug 25, 2020
Unfortunately, the only way to terminate parental rights is for the Department of Social Services to file neglect petitions against your parents. Once you are 18 and self supporting, you no longer have to have contact with your parents if you don't want. At this time you have to either stick... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2020
Neither. Without the biological father's permission it is nearly impossible to do an adoption. You need to get the biological father to agree and sign a waiver to get your fiancee to adopt.
There is nothing wrong with the home he is in. The school is better at my home
answered on Jul 5, 2020
you would have to file a petition for guardianship and the parents would have to agree.
1000 dollars on ultrasound etc the vet just told me she was not spay and the dog is on her first period. Can I sue the shelter because they lied to me? can they pay for the procedures I just paid?
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answered on Jun 10, 2020
Yes. You have a case against them for the cost of the procedure.
answered on Jan 9, 2020
You should sit down with an attorney to discuss all of the facts but based upon the simple statement made it may be possible for the biological father to be relived of paying support.
The child is not a relative of ours and there is no previous relationship, but we learned of her situation and want to offer a safe place to stay since we’ve developed a bond and see that she needs some love and protection. We are in New York State.
She has met her biological father once and he is usually mia and wants nothing to do with her. Hes currently incarnated(hes looking at 15yrs) and has never paid any child support.my daughter is 14 yrs old and has had me in her life since 10 months old. Do we need his signature?
answered on Nov 5, 2019
Based upon everything you have said, I would suggest adoption if the father will cooperate.
I’m a 25 year old man. My boyfriend of 6 years, got someone else pregnant. This was 2 years ago. Since then we’ve all had numerous discussions to reconcile and think of next steps. I’ve been in this baby’s life since before day one. And we all productively raise this baby together. There... View More
The bio-mom has passed away, and she never told the bio-dad about the child. The bio-dad knows the kid through another source, but he doesn’t have any guardian or parental rights over them.
What would happen to the kid after the mom’s dead? How would the father establish his paternity... View More
I feel as though she isn't really helping me
answered on Aug 29, 2019
You can request that the court appoint a new attorney for you but you need to have a good reason. That you feel that your current lawyer isn't really helping you probably won't be good enough for the judge. You might be better off sitting down with your lawyer and discussing your... View More
and her son J (not married). G had a child with J. The child S was legally adopted by G‘s brother as S was born with heroine in his system and removed from the parents. J died in 2012. the old lady died in 2018. There is no will and the coop is in the name of the old lady. There exists another... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2019
S is the legal heir to the coop, but someone has to pay and S would need to be approved by the Board as an owner. Thus, there are issues to deal with but it is possible.
What rights does a noncustodial father who has paternity of his child & wants to file for child support on himself to apply for joint custody, can he apply for joint custody without applying to give child support, how soon should he do this and how will it affect his income. He loves his child... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2019
Child support is ordered at the discretion of the court in compliance with the law and after reviewing the facts on both sides. A parent can file for child custody, visitation, and child support via pleadings submitted to the court and served on the other party. The NY courts website and local law... View More
I have two siblings that share the same father (different mother's). I was adopted by my brother's father. Our sister is selling a house, but can't until my brother signs off, effectively splitting it two ways. A family member spoke to the attorney handling the property, and made... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2018
Your birth certificate proves that you are not a sibling. You need proof of adoption to be considered a sibling. These records are not sealed to you.
In the past 8 years my sister has maybe seen my nephew 9 times. She has been drug dependent for years, in and out of jail and is currently incarcerated however will be released in October. She will not relentquish her rights. However I dont believe it is in his best interest to be with her when he... View More
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answered on Aug 16, 2018
Well, she will have to file something called a petition to modify a permanent order of custody. Just to get into court she will have to show a “substantial change in circumstances”; you and your lawyer will have an opportunity to re-but this. If she does manage to get the case in the court is... View More
my mother has had custody for over a year. the oldest boy was in foster care and we got him out and the youngest my mom got custody as soon as he was born. my sister has not seen the oldest since he was nine months and he's now 2 and the youngest she has never seen. there is a no contact order... View More
answered on Aug 15, 2018
The courts want to reunite children with parents, but the facts of your case may allow you to keep the children. These cases are very fact specific and it depends on what efforts the mom would make to rehabilitate herself as the mother of the children. The test the courts use is "the best... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2018
You should consult with a lawyer, to make sure this is done properly and not create problems in the future.
answered on Nov 27, 2017
This is a very complicated question and situation with the custody of a child involved. Please contact an attorney.
I am single but this is something we both want. In NY do you really need somebody to step up and adopt? If so, can it be anybody? I am single but this is best for everybody. Could my mom adopt him? Or would it have to be an unrelated male? Also, is there any way around that so nobody has to adopt?... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2017
He can file a motion to terminate his rights. Then after the order of termination, an adoption petition can be filed. 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. You can read more about... View More
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