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The biological father has not had contact with my son (who is now 5) for close to three years. I have been with my partner for these past three years, and my son calls him dad. My partner and I would like to get married and he would like to adopt my son. Should the petition wait until after the... View More 
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answered on Jan 31, 2018
The petition is separate from the divorce and neither will have much if any impact on the other. So they can be done at the same time or either one before the other.
J was initially a foster child. I was his guardian, he came to me at 3 months old. She (Biological) and I agreed that I would adopt him whenever she was through with her case plans, but did not want to involve DSS (Dept. of Social Services) Needless to say she disappeared and did not want to be... View More
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answered on Jan 9, 2018
You will likely need to petition the Court to terminate her parental rights, you will also need to include the biological father in that petition as well. If things are the way you say they are, it should be a slam dunk and then you can proceed with the adoption if you are a good candidate. Shop... View More
My girlfriend and I want to move in together in my parents house, (she's almost 15, and I am 15) She is a foster child, She lives in North Carolina, and i live in Pennsylvania, her dad sort of wants her out, and we're thinking if we upset him he'll kick her out, but she wants to try... View More
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answered on Jan 8, 2018
Yes, if she is emancipated but it is difficult to get emancipated. She would need to prove she can provide for herself financially and more importantly, has the common sense to take care of herself and make appropriate decisions. Neither of which is qualities of most 25 year olds let alone a 15... View More
My son's biological father has never seen my son and has expressed intrest in terminating his parental rights. My son has a father in his life who has been around since birth. him and I are no longer in a relationship and he is now married. Despite our relationship not working he is still in... View More
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answered on Dec 5, 2017
Obviously a man married to someone else is not a candidate to adopt your son and his continued presence in your child's life is potentially not in the best interest of his new family or your child. As to the father terminating his rights, he can not do that unilaterally - you would need to... View More
Im now engaged & fiance wants to adopt my son. Hes the ONLY DAD my son has ever known and has been provider for him, (US) for almost 2 yrs. I filed for primary custody of son. The biological father NEVER replied to the papers sent by my lawyer. When we filed for a motion for me to be granted... View More
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answered on Oct 25, 2017
The Court didn't 'take it upon themselves' - its standard procedure. As much as you may believe having biological dad out of you child's life is best and regardless of whether you are right or wrong - you basically do not get to make that call. Since you have a lawyer that you... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2017
An attorney would have to review your grandma's will before making this determination.
He's currently been taken to court in VA for not paying child support since 2011 because I got married with my husband. My husband is trying to adopt my son and change his last name!! My son doesn't know/understands that he's not his biological father and constantly ask why he has a... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2017
If you and the child have resided in NC for at least the last 6 months, it may be possible to petition to terminate parental rights. If you are successful in terminating his right you will also terminate his obligation to pay child support - you don't get both. Contact a local family law... View More
He has been my step dad since Age 2. I am 31 years old and married for 10 years. My biological father was abusive physically, mentally, and monetary, towards my mother and when he went after us she left him. My biological is somewhere in Ca he owes an extensive amount of child support still from... View More
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answered on Nov 30, 2016
You are an adult, the time for you to have been adopted has passed. Some states do allow the adoption of an adult but usually only if the adult meets certain requirements such as being physically and / or mentally impaired.
Ex husband and I have been separated almost 6 years and divorced 4. He has not seen daughter since 10/9/2010. I have since remarried and want to terminate rights and have my now husband adopt daughter
answered on May 5, 2016
You would need to file a petition with the clerk of court in the jurisdiction where the child lives alleging one or more of the grounds listed in NCGS 7B-1111. The petition has to be served on your ex husband. The court will appoint a guardian ad litem to investigate if the termination is in the... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2015
No. Assuming the adoption was done correctly, your biological parents have no rights under NC law. Your adoptive parents can have law enforcement make you come back until you are 18. I realize that seems like a long time from now, but its not. If you are being physically abused, call law... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2011
You must File a Petition to Unseal an Adoption and explain the reasons why you need the records unsealed. Medical reasons are usually approved by the Court.
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