Questions answered by Stanton E Phillips

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If I was adopted how can I get info about my real heritage.

Stanton's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

You should start by reading on search and reunion. A good starting place is https://www.childwelfare.gov and type in "adoption search and...

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How can I adopt my step kids?

Stanton's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

The best way to proceed is to consult an experienced adoption attorney in your area. The birth mother will have to be notified and respond and...

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What are the steps for husband adopting non-biological child?

Stanton's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

Adoption is not a do it yourself project. You will save a lot of headaches by hiring an experienced adoption attorney in your area and having your...

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Can we have my daughters father's rights terminated and have my husband adopt her even though he signed over right to his child?

Stanton's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

You husband should be able to adopt your child even though he signed over his rights. Please review your case with a KY attorney. Kentucky has...

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Can I adopt ? Can the kids tell the judge wtw. My husband has full custody now .1 st what do I do.biological mom is in jail4awhi

Stanton's answer | Answered on March 24, 2016

You want to consult with a adoption attorney in your area. I believe that KY will terminate based on abandonment of at least 90 days. A KY adoption...

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Can one give back their adopted child to the state, without getting into trouble?

Stanton's answer | Answered on March 24, 2016

Many states will not voluntarily take a child back and if you force them to, they charge you with abandonment and make you pay child support. An...

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If my rights to my children weren't taken can they adopt them? How do I go about getting our custody back?

Stanton's answer | Answered on March 24, 2016

If your parental rights were not terminated, then you can challenge the adoption. The longer the child has been in their current home, the harder...

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WOULD IT BE EASIER FOR ME TO FIX HIS PAPERS IF HE ADOPTS MY SON ???

Stanton's answer | Answered on March 23, 2016

You can add your boyfriend's name to your son's Birth Certificate if he adopts him. You will need to check with a California adoption attorney to...

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When I turn 18, can I petition the court to nullify my adoption? The adoption is taking place in Ohio, and I am moving to KY.

Stanton's answer | Answered on March 23, 2016

I am not an Ohio attorney but I believe Ohio requires the adoptee to consent if 12 or older but that the court can waive that consent if it finds a...

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How can I get an adoption started with kids that are in my custody thru DHS.

Stanton's answer | Answered on March 21, 2016

Please start by consulting with an experienced adoption attorney. Adoption is a very specific process and you need to proceed correctly. Most...

Stanton E Phillips's Answers (992)

If I was adopted how can I get info about my real heritage.

How can I adopt my step kids?

What are the steps for husband adopting non-biological child?

Can we have my daughters father's rights terminated and have my husband adopt her even though he signed over right to his child?

Can I adopt ? Can the kids tell the judge wtw. My husband has full custody now .1 st what do I do.biological mom is in jail4awhi

Can one give back their adopted child to the state, without getting into trouble?

If my rights to my children weren't taken can they adopt them? How do I go about getting our custody back?

WOULD IT BE EASIER FOR ME TO FIX HIS PAPERS IF HE ADOPTS MY SON ???

When I turn 18, can I petition the court to nullify my adoption? The adoption is taking place in Ohio, and I am moving to KY.

How can I get an adoption started with kids that are in my custody thru DHS.