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No child support has been paid or phones calls or any trying on her part. My husband (her father) has full custody. Is there a way for me to become a legal guardian? She is 16. I want to eventually adopt her. Just not in a place to be able to do that right now.
answered on Jul 25, 2018
The best answer is to consult with an attorney regarding current guardianship laws and what is an appropriate filing in this circumstance.
My husband and I live in Oklahoma, while my parents live in Tennessee. My parents were awarded full custody in the Fall of 2015. They have not yet adopted the two girls, but are wanting to adopt them as well. Both of my neices parents have been known drug users and in and out of jail. I'm just... View More 
answered on Mar 22, 2018
You should consult an experienced Family Law Attorney, in Tennessee , for help with this problem if an adoption is pending there, or to help file one for you.
My husband and I live in Oklahoma, while my parents live in Tennessee. My parents were awarded full custody in the Fall of 2015. They have not yet adopted the two girls, but are wanting to adopt them as well. Both of my neices parents have been known drug users and in and out of jail. I'm just... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2018
You should consult an experienced Family Law Attorney, in their area in Tennessee for help with this problem. Since the kids are there, that's where an adoption must be filed. You can also contact their DHS Caseworker and express your concern about drug use, and let them know about your... View More
I had to sign my rights up to my 4 children almost 3 years ago. 2 where adopted an 2 an still in foster care. Im working with casa to get my oldest back but i wont both back. I live in Oklahoma but this happened in Texas. I was told if children haven't been adopted by two years they have to... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2018
This is really a question under Texas adoption law since your case is there. Ask it in the Texas forum. Good luck.
answered on Mar 4, 2018
The adoption process is very complicated, and requires a lawyer to do it. Your mom should hire an experienced family law attorney to help her ASAP. In the mean time, just voluntarily let Mom take care of your baby. I think it's great that you care enough about your baby to see that... View More
Dhs said no to my fiance's older brother that is licensed Foster parent that past everything but because of our two infant daughters being in the temporary home she's been in for well over a year they think it's best for our two daughters to be in the same home and not moved out of... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2018
You have a very complicated situation, which cannot be properly answered here. You should consult an experienced Family Law Attorney, in your area, for help with this problem and advise you on the DHS issues. Good luck.
Since he pays child support but my gf soon to be wife wants to adopt and (he) the father isn’t on any paperwork or anything is there anything I can do to get his rights completely taken away and stop child support
answered on Feb 27, 2018
When a child is adopted, parental rights and child support are terminated. However since he is paying child support, he must be notified of the proposed adoption. I'll bet he will consent to it since he has shown no interest in the child.
You should consult an experienced Family... View More
About him and I was just wondering if he could still get a DNA test and maybe take custody since he never gave up his rights
answered on Feb 17, 2018
Adoption is a very complicated legal process, and I need much more information than you provided to give you a good answer. You should consult an experienced Family Law Attorney, in your area, for help with this adoption problem.
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Okdhs told me this it was misdemeanor
answered on Jan 30, 2018
Probably not, but not sure about Texas standards. Call a Texas attorney.
I want to adopt my little girl, been her dad since she was 8 months old she's 4 now, her sperm donor has 7 kids, sees 0, none of them, hasn't paid a dime towards my daughter. I'm fine with that, but why is it that he still has a right to her, when he has shown no interest in being... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2018
Yes, you will be able to adopt her. The bio dad shouldn't be a problem. You should consult an experienced Family Law Attorney, in your area, for help with this adoption .
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answered on Jan 26, 2018
There are many factors in awarding custody. If your mom will voluntarily let you have custody now, try it for a while without paperwork. Then You should consult an experienced Family Law Attorney, in your area, for help with this problem. Good luck.
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I am on ssi and can not afford attorney how do i get oklahoma to help me in this matter to reapond to petition and help me in court .but i live in kansas they are McIntosha County , Oklahoma
answered on Jan 22, 2018
Gosh, sorry you are so far away from McIntosh County. First, I would ask the Judge to appoint an attorney for you. Before doing this however, you should phone some attorneys who practice in that county, and see if you can hire them with a down payment you can afford, and a payment plan for the... View More
I'm in a foster home it was temporarily for my mom to get us back well she's not I wanna live with my grandmother and my siblings with their aunt and uncle for them to be adopted do I have any say so?
answered on Jan 8, 2018
Your best bet is to discuss this with your DHS caseworker and see what the DHS attitude is about what you want. Also ask when the next Court date is scheduled, and tell them you want to be there. The Judge should have appointed an Attorney or Guardian Ad Litem for you, and perhaps even a CASA... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2017
There is no "Automatic" taking of a child from a mother. At the time of the birth there have to be conditions with the mother and her home situation which pose a danger to the child in order for DHS to intervene, and take the child, then you would be entitled to a hearing, and a court... View More
Her father has had minimal contact with her in 2years, has only paid $515 in child support since May 2012, the last payment of $100 was in October 2015. He doesnt call her, he did call on her birthday in December. She seen him at Christmas but that wasnt because he tried. She went to her Grandmas... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2017
Yes, it appears your child is available for adoption. Sorry I didn't see this question earlier. In my experience, about $2500 is the minimum fee an attorney would charge for adoption, but in your case perhaps a little more, since two cases must be filed. The case to terminate his rights, then... View More
Every now and then. I am 27 now. I do not get along with my birth mom and I don’t want her influence around my children. How Can I keep my birth mother away from my children? My child’s mother and I are not together and my birth mother reaches out to her to see my child against my wishes. I... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2017
I don't think there is too much you can do legally, unless your birth mom poses some danger to your children. If so, your should discuss this with an experienced family law attorney.
Your best bet would be to sit down, face to face, with your ex, and tell her how you feel about this,... View More
to make it shorter I had brain surgery had to settle he got primary. He let me see them then just stopped. I tried everything and nothing. no contact. he was living with his pregnant gf in nov 2015 when I got to file after getting back to work and I didnt get any response for my er order until... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2017
You need to hire a NEW experienced family law attorney IMMEDIATELY, to appeal, or get another hearing. There is a 30 day time limit involved. Before you get a new attorney, instruct your current attorney, IN WRITING, to file a motion for a new trial. Good luck.
I have guardianship which she has known about this whole time and has been in trouble numerous times for drugs, now at guardianship court 6 yrs later she is lying and saying she never knew I had guardianship. She even had appeared at guardianship court 3 yrs ago. She has never done anything for... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2017
Make sure your attorney knows all the history of the case and they will be able to review the court file and let the court know she had notice.
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