Is there any way someone can "cheat" the system and adopt their step-child without obtaining consent from the biological parent?

It is possible for someone to lie to the court about notifying a biological parent of the adoption. However, it does seem odd since your Husband...

Can a lawyer loose his right to practice law in Nj if they have a restraining order against them

Depending on how sever the allegations and findings are, yes an attorney could loose there license to practice. In addition, if the attorney is...

Can i file an annulment based on bigamy in my new state, if there is an ongoing divorce proceeding elsewhere?

You may not even need to file for annulment since by law, if he was already married to someone else, your marriage is considered void. You could...

My husband is in contempt for alimony and my sons college bills as determined in the divorce..

You need to make sure you attach copies of the prior orders that your ex is not complying with. You need to attach copies of the college bills that...

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What do I need to do for Step-Dad to adopt my daughter?

The first step would be to contact the potential fathers, if you can locate them, and ask them to consent to the adoption. Assuming you can locate...

Is there such thing as foster care or adoption for children 18 and older?

If you are asking if there is a way for YOU or another individual could adopt your daughters friend, the answer is yes. You could conduct an adult...

If i miss court n dont sign any papers giving up my rights n the mother did do i lose my rights just because i didnt show up .

The first issue is what kind of action this was. If it is a DYFS action in which the mother agreed to give custody of the children to her mother,...

Separated for 8 years with three grown up children, can we get legally divorced without going trough the 'normal' process in NJ?

If you and your husband have really resolved your issues, then there is no reason why you cannot go through a very simple divorce process. However,...

I have question regarding my judgment of divorce...

Based on your description, it would appear that you could pursue the claim for the $30,000 provided it was clearly labled as being child support in...

FD case in Family Court: want to ask the judge to get legal fees expenses reimbursed. After spending 9K is the same!

Yes you can ask that she be required to contribute to your legal fees. If you are forced to file an application to enforce a prior court order,...