Questions answered by Rebecca A. Young

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I am a step grandmother?

Rebecca's answer | Answered on May 22, 2014

Grandparents have enforceable custody rights. In addition, if it is best for the children, the court can grant you custody. Either step will...

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Step parent adoption, most likely without consent. Is this possible?

Rebecca's answer | Answered on May 22, 2014

Yes, but you will need to provide notice of you intention to terminate parental rights, as well as of the proposed adoption. Pursuing this without...

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How do you sign parental rights over?

Rebecca's answer | Answered on May 22, 2014

Parents cannot "sign away rights." It seems that you are considering one of these two options: (1) custody limitation/agreement; or (2)...

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Do I need a family attorney?

Rebecca's answer | Answered on May 08, 2014

This is a dependency matter. Although you do not have standing to directly address how custody of the child is resolved, your input as the...

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What would be required to have a partner or husband adopt a child that is not biologically his?

Rebecca's answer | Answered on May 08, 2014

The biological father's rights must be terminated, and then your husband would petition to adopt. The two actions can be pending simultaneously. ...

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My grandaughter is a ward Of the state In P.A. When will my daughters rights be terminated? She was born on !0/12/12?

Rebecca's answer | Answered on May 06, 2014

The county children and youth services agency is in charge of determining whether the birth parents are making progress toward reunification. Have...

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How can my partner and I file for second parent adoption?

Rebecca's answer | Answered on May 06, 2014

You will need to go through court, fiilng a petition to terminate the father's rights, and then a petition regarding your planned adoption. Please...

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Can parents adopt without taking classes or having inspections or fees if the birth parents sign over rights to them?

Rebecca's answer | Answered on May 05, 2014

All adoptions require court approval. You should consult with an attorney.

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If I am married am I able to be the sole petitioner on an adoption of a child I have legal guardianship of once the TPR

Rebecca's answer | Answered on April 28, 2014

If you are both adopting, then you should both be petitioners. If you are not both adopting, this may be a concern for the court and may impede...

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Can one parent successfully petition to involuntarily the other parent's rights and place child for adoption by foster parents

Rebecca's answer | Answered on April 28, 2014

Possibly, but not without the assistance of an experienced attorney. It is not clear whether the father currently has any legal rights, or they...

Rebecca A. Young's Answers (524)

I am a step grandmother?

Step parent adoption, most likely without consent. Is this possible?

How do you sign parental rights over?

Do I need a family attorney?

What would be required to have a partner or husband adopt a child that is not biologically his?

My grandaughter is a ward Of the state In P.A. When will my daughters rights be terminated? She was born on !0/12/12?

How can my partner and I file for second parent adoption?

Can parents adopt without taking classes or having inspections or fees if the birth parents sign over rights to them?

If I am married am I able to be the sole petitioner on an adoption of a child I have legal guardianship of once the TPR

Can one parent successfully petition to involuntarily the other parent's rights and place child for adoption by foster parents