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Can a person who was adjudicated at age 12 of a sex offense and put on the registry for 10 years adopt a child after that time?
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Answered on November 22, 2015
A home study will be required and will probably disqualify you for adoption. A lot more information is needed though and is beyond the ability of...
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Am I allowed to contact my daughter that was adopted if I have her information? Such as address and phone number?
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Answered on November 18, 2015
As previously stated, absent court orders prohibiting contact as adults you can have contact. However, I would urge you to consider the period of...
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Can my husband and I adopt his mother?
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Answered on November 18, 2015
I am unaware of any state that permits this typed of situation through their adult adoption laws. Adoption laws create a family relationship; your...
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Step parent adoption?
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Answered on November 18, 2015
Every state has a slight variation of what is required for a step parent adoption, but at a minimum termination of the biological father's rights...
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Does a grandparent have any rights to a child that has been adopted?
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Answered on November 17, 2015
Although some states have laws regarding grandparent visitation, those typically do not include adoption situations. Missouri does have a...
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My nephew was put in foster care and the family is now wanting to adopt him. Is there anything I can do to stop this?
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Answered on November 16, 2015
If you are interested in guardianship or adoption of your nephew, then you should probably consult with an attorney in your area who is familiar...
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Will I be able to adopt our child?
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Answered on November 16, 2015
Your situation, although not completely unheard of, is still relatively unique under the law. Very recently the Alabama Supreme Court refused to...
Can I adopt my younger sibling, even though she is in another country?
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Answered on November 15, 2015
Is she a US citizen? Will your mother agree for her to go live with you? If she is not a citizen there is a process for relatives adopting that...
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Permanency worker lying to bio family about adoption
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Answered on November 15, 2015
Kinship foster homes are typically explored well before TPR. if family members came forward after TPR there may be concerns for the delay. If they...
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I have adopted my daughter from California, what do I need for state of Indiana besides birth certificate and adoption papers
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Answered on November 15, 2015
This seems odd and more information would be needed to answer your question. I suggest you contact an attorney in Indiana right away to discuss...
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