Questions answered by Stanton E Phillips

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Is there anyway he can get the adoption reversed without me there? Or at all?

Stanton's answer | Answered on December 22, 2015

Rest assured that your adoption is secure. As I understand your facts, your adoption took place in Virginia. Virginia has jurisdiction based upon...

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To adopt a child that was left with me

Stanton's answer | Answered on December 21, 2015

You should meet with an experienced adoption attorney such as one found at adoptionattorneys.org They should be able to properly set up the whole...

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How can I see if I ever signed over my son to her to be adopted?

Stanton's answer | Answered on December 21, 2015

Adoption records are confidential so finding out could be difficult. You probably would have signed before a Notary Public and not appeared in court.

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Would she be able to.sign over custody of her daughter with a possibility to adopt later down the line??

Stanton's answer | Answered on December 21, 2015

I would suggest that you consult with an adopt attorney so you can determine what would be necessary for you to make this permanent. Once the child...

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How can my husband adopt my son?

Stanton's answer | Answered on December 18, 2015

I would recommend consulting with an experienced adoption attorney who can review with you the best route to proceed. Usually the best and least...

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Does my sons biological father have any parental rights to my son to affect my husband adopting my oldest?

Stanton's answer | Answered on December 17, 2015

Please consult with an experienced adoption attorney in your area. The attorney should be able to determine what notice, if any, the biological...

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Who can I contact concerning my husband adopting my daughter?

Stanton's answer | Answered on December 17, 2015

You may want to contact a PA member of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys at adoptionattorneys.org to see if they practice in your area or...

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When should potential fathers on putative registry be notified of adoption? The day of or with sufficient time to file?

Stanton's answer | Answered on December 16, 2015

Registering with a putative father registry typically entitles you to notice of an adoption proceeding and the timing of the adoption proceeding is...

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How do I go about adopting the child and changing her last name?

Stanton's answer | Answered on December 16, 2015

Please consult with an experienced adoption attorney to guide you through the process. Your state may or may not require a newspaper notification...

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What must be communicated to the attorney and/or the Court to ensure that the signed document is no longer valid?

Stanton's answer | Answered on December 16, 2015

Time is of the essence. Consult with an attorney immediately to determine what if anything can be done at this time.

Stanton E Phillips's Answers (993)

Is there anyway he can get the adoption reversed without me there? Or at all?

To adopt a child that was left with me

How can I see if I ever signed over my son to her to be adopted?

Would she be able to.sign over custody of her daughter with a possibility to adopt later down the line??

How can my husband adopt my son?

Does my sons biological father have any parental rights to my son to affect my husband adopting my oldest?

Who can I contact concerning my husband adopting my daughter?

When should potential fathers on putative registry be notified of adoption? The day of or with sufficient time to file?

How do I go about adopting the child and changing her last name?

What must be communicated to the attorney and/or the Court to ensure that the signed document is no longer valid?