Do we need to hire an attorney in TN, or could we hire one in PA

While I do not practice in either of the states, I do understand that nonresidents can file an adoption petition in the county in TN where a judge...

What is the difference between both parents waiving their rights and their rights being terminated?

Waiving their rights means that the birth parents voluntarily gave up their rights without a trial. Terminating their rights means that the Court...

Do we need a lawyer?

In our American system of law, you are almost never required to have a lawyer. That said, there is reason for the axiom that one who represents...

Can I adopt a child, not our biological child, that I have sole custody of while I am going through a contested divorce?

Attorney Forrest is correct in that the law provides no exception that when you are married, you and your spouse must adopt together. Since you...

Can my boyfriend legally adopt my son without us being married?

While there is nothing technical in the statutes to prohibit it, most Judges will question it.

What is the difference between denial of paternity and termination of rights?

A Denial of Paternity is just one way to resolve a father's parental rights. In Virginia. He has 7 days after signing where he can withdraw it....

Even though my entrustment agreement has has become effective because the time has elapsed is there any way to still revoke?

You have 7 days from signing or until the child is 10 days old, whichever is longer. If you signed on 7/21, then today would be your 7th day.In...

If my parental right were terminated and the foster parents adopted my daughter, can I pay a lawyer to get her back

Your parental rights were terminated. It is too late!

How can you adopt a child without using the department of social services?

What you are doing is called a private adoption and you want to find an experienced adoption attorney to assist you through the process such as the...

It sounds like you are being noticed to see if you oppose the adoption. If that is the situation, then if you do not show up in court, they will...