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What steps can i take to adopt my niece?

Stanton's answer | Answered on January 13, 2016

Adoptions have numerous requirements that have to be precisely followed. Please consult an experienced adoption attorney such as ones found at...

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How can we do the adopt and what will we need to do

Stanton's answer | Answered on January 12, 2016

Consult with an experienced adoption attorney to begin the process and let the attorney establish the best plan to resolve the birth father's...

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Is an adoption lawyer allowed to give out information to an adopted person who's now an adult?

Stanton's answer | Answered on January 12, 2016

As a general rule, the attorney can not give out information that is identifying or can lead to identifying information. I would have her check...

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Cost of adopting friends baby when its born

Stanton's answer | Answered on January 11, 2016

I would recommend consulting with an experienced adoption attorney in you area such as can be found at adoptionattorneys.org Private adoption is...

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Will i still have to pay child support if my son is legally adopted

Stanton's answer | Answered on January 11, 2016

While you should always check with an attorney in your state to understand the specifics, the general rule is that you will still owe any past due...

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How do I start and complete the adoption process when he arrives in the U.S.

Stanton's answer | Answered on January 11, 2016

As Attorney Hoffman stated, you should find an attorney that really knows this field. Florida has a certification process for adoption attorneys...

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How long does it take to be matched with a birth? If my wife and I are open to all races, will we be matched sooner?

Stanton's answer | Answered on January 08, 2016

Most attorneys that handle matching with birth mothers usually match within a year. The more open you are, the more opportunities can come your way...

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What are the pros and cons of me 1) adopting versus 2) establishing guardianship?

Stanton's answer | Answered on January 07, 2016

Another attorney recently posted this link: http://family.laws.com/adoption-laws/guardianship-vs-adoption One word of caution is that guardianship...

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How do I go about having my husband adopt my kids and have the biological father sign off rights as he is willing to do so?

Stanton's answer | Answered on January 07, 2016

I agree with attorney Williams that this should not be a do it yourself procedure. Hire an experienced adoption attorney and have it handled...

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Why is DCFS pushing adoption when fostering is better for our situation? Can we foster and do we need a lawyer to do so?

Stanton's answer | Answered on January 06, 2016

It is the general trend in social welfare to bring permanency for the child so adoption is usually the solution. If you really want to adopt the...

Stanton E Phillips's Answers (992)

What steps can i take to adopt my niece?

How can we do the adopt and what will we need to do

Is an adoption lawyer allowed to give out information to an adopted person who's now an adult?

Cost of adopting friends baby when its born

Will i still have to pay child support if my son is legally adopted

How do I start and complete the adoption process when he arrives in the U.S.

How long does it take to be matched with a birth? If my wife and I are open to all races, will we be matched sooner?

What are the pros and cons of me 1) adopting versus 2) establishing guardianship?

How do I go about having my husband adopt my kids and have the biological father sign off rights as he is willing to do so?

Why is DCFS pushing adoption when fostering is better for our situation? Can we foster and do we need a lawyer to do so?