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Hi my boyfriend wants to adopt my kids there father has never been around nor has he ever paid child support ?

Natalie's answer | Answered on August 19, 2019

The legal rights of a biological father are very fact specific and I would encourage you to contact an adoption attorney in your area to assist you...

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How do I get my part of my parents Estate, that raised me to an Adult...they are Deceased since 1975/1978....No adoption.

Natalie's answer | Answered on May 07, 2019

I agree with Larry's assessment. Unless they made specific provisions for you in their wills, you are not entitled to take from their estates...

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I would I would like to represent myself in finalizing my adoption of my son?

Natalie's answer | Answered on May 03, 2019

I would recommend that you consult an adoption attorney in your area to determine the next appropriate steps. Depending on the situation you may...

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My step daughter is going to be 17 years old. how can i sign her birth certificate.

Natalie's answer | Answered on April 24, 2019

You could adopt your step-daughter and as part of that proceeding her birth certificate would be amended to include you as the father. There may...

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Single mom wants to adopt child out. What are legal requirements for announcement to notify father who may step up ?

Natalie's answer | Answered on April 24, 2019

This question is very fact specific to any actions taken by a birth father leading up to the birth and placement of the child including, but not...

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How do I go about the process of adopting an child over 18

Natalie's answer | Answered on April 11, 2019

You can bring an adult adoption proceeding in your county's family or surrogate's court. I would contact an adoption attorney to assist you in the...

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Im the birth mother but had to voluntarily sign my rights away to my child's aunt and uncle for the best interests for her ...

Natalie's answer | Answered on April 08, 2019

The answer to your question relies heavily on the type of consent/surrender your signed and how long ago you signed it. Generally, unless you...

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My daughters father recently passed away and would like my fiancé to adopt her, we live in New York State what is the process?

Natalie's answer | Answered on April 01, 2019

You will need to initiate a private adoption in either family court or surrogate's court. Since you are not yet married, your fiance will need to...

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Can my wife's sister (my sister in-law contest our will)

Natalie's answer | Answered on March 28, 2019

In NY anyone who either would have inherited more if there was no will (under intestacy), or would have inherited more under a prior will, may...

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Can I get a copy of my birth certification with my birth mothers name on it? Trying to find out What was my birth name?

Natalie's answer | Answered on March 26, 2019

I am slightly confused on the issue. Is it that you do not know your "birth name" as listed on your birth certificate. if that is the case, my...

Natalie Suzanne Peterman's Answers (11)

Hi my boyfriend wants to adopt my kids there father has never been around nor has he ever paid child support ?

How do I get my part of my parents Estate, that raised me to an Adult...they are Deceased since 1975/1978....No adoption.

I would I would like to represent myself in finalizing my adoption of my son?

My step daughter is going to be 17 years old. how can i sign her birth certificate.

Single mom wants to adopt child out. What are legal requirements for announcement to notify father who may step up ?

How do I go about the process of adopting an child over 18

Im the birth mother but had to voluntarily sign my rights away to my child's aunt and uncle for the best interests for her ...

My daughters father recently passed away and would like my fiancé to adopt her, we live in New York State what is the process?

Can my wife's sister (my sister in-law contest our will)

Can I get a copy of my birth certification with my birth mothers name on it? Trying to find out What was my birth name?