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I have a girl friend that did a self adoption with another female who didn’t want her child. We are not married and the birth father is unknown. My girlfriend is on the birth certificate alone and child has her last name. The birth mom waives her rights and signed notarized documents to wanting... View More 
answered on Nov 21, 2018
There are some things that need clarifying before the question is answered. Confirming that you are not married to the adopted mother? Also, what did the biological father play in this scenario? Was this "adoption" done through the courts? It is great that you want to step up and... View More
I was adopted by my aunt when I was like 15 years old. I am a U.S. citizen now and I would like to bring my mom. My mom gave me up for adoption because she was financially unable to take good care of me. I was just wondering if I would be able to sponsor my biological mother even though I got the... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2018
Unfortunately, no. The legal bonds between you and your bio mom were broken when your aunt adopted you.
I have 20 days to respond. I know my time is running out but I need to be represented in someway, if I can afford an attorney
answered on May 21, 2018
You do need an attorney, and right away. The attorney can review the documents, advise you and prepare the appropriate response.
His real father is in prison
answered on May 21, 2018
A step-parent adoption is a relatively simple process, provided the biological mother and father agree to the adoption. The father can be served in prison; there is a very specific way to do that. Contact a local family law attorney who can walk you through all the steps and ensure that... View More
There dad is on child support but never pays nor has he ever seen them a day in there life. He's willing to sign up his rights but how do we go about it or how does it work?
answered on Apr 10, 2018
Contact a local family law attorney to work with you on the adoption. The attorney will prepare the appropriate documents for the biological father to sign, and prepare the documents needed for the court.
Your spouse will have to submit to a criminal background check and the court will... View More
I have a 16 year old case in Colorado for a misdemeanor domestic violence (assault) case. There is a bench warrant due to not completing probation terms (dv classes). Currently working to determine if I can remove the warrant and close the case. Is having a domestic violence charge a lifetime... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2018
Any resolution to the Colorado case should be reviewed by a Texas Adoption Attorney BEFORE you accept the deal. Sometimes a tiny change can make a huge difference.
Even if her biological father still has his rights? Or can the state sever his rights?
answered on Feb 23, 2018
A step parent cannot do a step-parent adoption without termination of one parent's rights. In this case- you will need to bring a combined suit to terminate dad's rights and a suit for step parent adoption.
The cop was sentenced for his murder. Can I file a wrongful death suit 40 years later?
Parent won't sign papers and is no longer in the state of tx
answered on Jan 30, 2018
I am sorry, your question was posted to Patents (with a T) rather than Parents (with an R). I hope Justia will fix their list to make this easier on people by changing Patents to Patents/Inventions.
I hope you find the right answer from someone with skills in family law.
Good... View More
I have had my son since birth the birth mom(my God-sister) and I had an agreement she would sign him over. Now she won't sign the paperwork so she can continue to get benefits she has 3 other children and one on the way all. Y different fathers she doesn't want him and when he visits she... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2017
Contact a local family law attorney who will review all of the facts and explain your options. If the attorney determines that you have standing, you will be able to proceed in court. I wish you the best.
My mother is emotioanlly and mentally abusive. Cps has been called on multiple occasions when I was little because she would spank me to a point where I would go to school with bruises and cuts,(but there was never a case since i had enough food in the kitchen and clothes in my room) and now when... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2017
Try calling SAFE at 800-799-7233. If they can't help you directly, ask for a referral to someone that can help.
Biological father voluntarily terminated his rights and my husband adopted my children. Biological father is threatening he is working with a lawyer to regain his rights after terminating 2 years ago. Is this possible in Texas?
answered on Oct 20, 2017
It will depend on whether the initial termination and adoption was done correctly. Please consult with the attorney that handled the adoption for specific answers.
If my daughter's biological father has expressed multiple times (I've saved the messages passed back and forth) that he doesn't want to be in her life or have anything to do with her, and he doesn't pay child support, he isn't on the birth certificate and has never been... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2017
1. First petition the court to terminate his parental rights on the basis of ? years of not paying child support & lack of being in the child's life.
2. Get a Court Order to terminate the parental right of the biological father and then
3. Petition for adoption.
4... View More
We can't do anything for the child because she won't send us the birth certificate. She is in Maryland and they only realease it to who is actually on the birth certificate
answered on Jul 24, 2017
You visit with a custody attorney in your area. The notarized form doesn't award legal custody. A custody attorney can help you in pursuing legal custody.
My niece was under CPS care for over a year and was placed under guardianship of her half brothers aunt ( my niece and the aforementioned aunt have no relation). The aunt is in a situation where she feels she can no longer care for my niece and is planning to downsize her home by moving. I am... View More
answered on May 30, 2017
First check with CPS for authorization & explain the situation is the best option.
My husband has a 13 year old daughter that lives in Alabama. Back in 2007 her stepfather adopted her and my husband gave up his parental rights to her. And in Alabama and here in Texas it's still showing that he has to pay child support they're taking out child support every two weeks out... View More
answered on May 15, 2017
Contact a local family law attorney who can help you sort through this. The attorney can tell you what you will need to do to stop child support if your husband's rights were, in fact, terminated. If there was an adoption, there would have had to be a termination as well. The records may be... View More
How to apply for a work visa
answered on May 9, 2017
Make an appointment to visit an immigration lawyer and discuss this matter in private rather than on the internet... especially in this current political climate.
answered on Apr 4, 2017
I'm very sorry for the loss of your parents. The circumstances for adoption would vary accordingly. I suggest that the person(s) wanting to adopt you speak with a family attorney who is experienced with adoptions as they should be able to get all the information needed to begin the process.... View More
Im trying to enroll him to school but need that waiver from her?
answered on Apr 4, 2017
Look under the State Board of Education or the particular school's admittance information as there may be a specific form she can complete that authorizes you to enroll him in school.
answered on Mar 23, 2017
Contact a local family law attorney right away. The attorney will be able to discuss your options and begin preparations for the adoption process. The mother cannot sign anything until after the babies are born, but you can begin working with your attorney to get things ready ahead of time. The... View More
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