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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
my daughter is adopted
answered on Mar 23, 2017
If you want to legally change your daughter's name, you will have to go through the name change procedure with the courts. If there is another parent, the other parent will have to be notified and agree with the change. It is a pretty simple process. Contact a local family law attorney who... View More
She is on disability and is concerned that if we adopt her she could lose those benefits.
answered on Feb 5, 2017
There is a possibility for some government programs. For disability alone, the effect may not be significant if she has documented disability. However, if you are providing support this can change the calculation for her need if she is receiving other government assistance. You can contact a... View More
my boyfriend hes adopted kinda by his own family. hes 17. his real parents are trying to get him back and right now he is with him for "visitation". his adopted mom is his grandmother i dont know why but yeah. cps has been called before. and she has been breaking court ordered stuff and... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2016
This will depend on a lot of things but bottom line is a child cannot just "choose" to go back with his parents; however, absent any official paperwork including something from CPS, i.e. a safety plan, etc. his parents have the right to have their child.
lost my right because i didnt finish what i was suppose to in a timely manner. children were adopted and abused for years and are now back in foster care.
answered on Sep 21, 2015
There is most likely a lot of research that must be done in order to answer your question.
answered on Apr 23, 2011
No, once the child has been adopted she is considered the child of the Adopted Parents who have all rights over her.
answered on Apr 23, 2011
It is in your best interests to give a legitimate reason to unseal such as a medical need to find out who your biological parents are.
answered on Apr 23, 2011
In order to Petition to Unseal and Adoption it would be in your best interests to use an Attorney.
answered on Apr 23, 2011
No, a Judgment entered five years earlier can only be vacated in the event there was a fraud upon the Court.
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