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My husband and I are working to get him a governor pardon so we will be able to adopt. I am also wondering if we need to get a pardon for all the past crimes or if it is just the aggravated assault that is going to pose an issue. He is really a good person who had a very harsh childhood, made a few... View More 
answered on Aug 15, 2016
Governors pardons are hard to come by, and you will need a lawyer to walk you through the process. As far as what impact the convictions and/or a pardon could have on your adoption chances, that question is best answered by a family law attorney. Good luck.
answered on Aug 4, 2016
You want to check with the papers you signed. Some are "open" some are "closed"
answered on Aug 4, 2016
your husband can apply for some role--adoptive parent or whatever. Your first order is to get a custody attorney who practices in your county.
answered on Aug 4, 2011
It depends on whether the adoption is public or private and the relationship of the adopting parent to the child. Every adoption is different. You should contact an attorney with adoption experience to figure out what the first step would be in your particular situation.
answered on Apr 23, 2011
Yes, because the child you adopted is your child and you and your Wife can consent to another relative adopting your child
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