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Is it possible for stepfather to adopt a stepchild and still retain the legal rights of both biological parents in NYC?

Faith's answer | Answered on September 02, 2017

As the other attorneys commented, it is possible; however not the norm. Traditionally, the biological parent would terminate their rights and the...

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Where should papers be filed for giving up rights to a child if the mother and father live in different states?

Faith's answer | Answered on June 27, 2017

You and your husband can file a Step Parent Petition in the Court where you live. His consent to the adoption would be filed in the same Court...

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My husband wants to adopt my daughter

Faith's answer | Answered on May 10, 2017

If the father isn't on the birth certificate, hasn't provided emotional or financial support, and hasn't had meaningful contact with your daughter,...

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What are my options with adoption for my unborn child at this point?

Faith's answer | Answered on May 07, 2017

Your husband is the legal father of this child, because you were married at time of conception. You can place your child for adoption; however if...

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I want to add my sons father to the birth certificate and also add his last name to my sons name.

Faith's answer | Answered on May 07, 2017

Your spouse will have to fie a step parent adoption petition. If your ex-spouse will sign the consent to the adoption it will most likely be...

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How can my husband get parental rights for his son even though some one else is listed as the father on the birth certificate?

Faith's answer | Answered on May 07, 2017

Your husband should file a paternity action. A DNA test will be ordered. If his declared biological father he will be responsible for child...

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Did this attorney violate the code of ethics and release private. personal information illegally?

Faith's answer | Answered on May 07, 2017

The facts are a bit confusing. It appears to me that an agency matched you with an expectant mother. The birth father thought she was going to have...

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How would I have the parental rights terminated from the father of my 2 nephews and niece. I have custody of them since January.

Faith's answer | Answered on May 07, 2017

I suggest you discuss your desire to give your nephews and niece with the Caseworker from Social Services that placed the children with you. Since...

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Does the birth certificate of an adoptive adult in Idaho reflect the state they were born or do they get Idaho birth certificate

Faith's answer | Answered on May 07, 2017

The new birth certificate with your name as "father" would be issued from California where the children were born.

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How does my husband adopt my 18 year old Daughter? Or since she is 18 will it just be a name change?

Faith's answer | Answered on May 07, 2017

Her step-father would file an "adult-adoption". In the state of NY , any child over 14 must sign the consent as well. In some states, you (as...