Can I ever adopt or become a foster parent with a criminal record?

Yes, you could adopt a child despite your criminal history. There are many options for adopting. For example, a biological parent could select you...

Can I mail the Virginia form Consent to adoption to the biological father and him mail it back?

If you are attempting to execute a stepparent adoption then the biological parent does not need to execute the consent in front of the judge. You...

The GAL must always listen to the preference of the child why they prefer one home/parent over the other. However, based on your children's age...

Could this be defamation?

It is very unlikely that this rises to a case of defamation for many reasons. The major reason why this is not a defamation case is because cases,...

Stepparent adoption

You may want to consider consulting with an attorney to ensure that the paperwork you filed with the Court is complete. If the paperwork is...

Can I relinquish my parental rights of an adopted child who is now an adult without having them adopted by someone else?

The child is an adult therefore there should be no continuing legal obligation unless the child is found to be disabled. You cannot now terminate...

The 5th amendment is for the purpose of protecting a person from self-incrimination. If called as a witness you could only plead the fifth to...

Does a father returning from prison have the right to see his child

I agree with counsel above, unless there is a court order providing him with visitation then you do not have to permit him to see the child. You...

My ex-wife was ordered to sell or refinance the house. She has not done so, what do I file.

You will need to reopen the divorce action and file what is called a Rule to Show Cause. This contempt action asks the court to hold your ex in...

If my daugh grandparents have so legal custody does that mean that my rights as a parent have been terminated?

If your daughter's grandparents have been awarded custody then your parental rights have not been terminated. Upon a showing of a material change...