Questions answered by Stanton E Phillips

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Do I have rights to a child, if I am on the birth certificate?

Stanton's answer | Answered on October 28, 2015

The first question is how you were added to the birth certificate. I would concur with both of the attorneys who previously answered including the...

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How do i start the process of giving up my rights to my child and having his moms husband adopt him.

Stanton's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

Ask the mother to retain a Maryland attorney and have their attorney draft your consent for adoption. If you have any questions on the Consent, you...

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Can I still receive back support owed after a Step-Parent Adoption? I reside in Kentucky and the child support case in Florida?

Stanton's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

Typically arrearages continue after an adoption and the adoption only stops future support payments.

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Can I change relatives last name without actually adopting.

Stanton's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

If both parents agree then it usually an easy process in most states to change the children's names. But, if a birth parent disagrees, it could be...

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I would like to terminate my ex husbands rights and my current husband wants to adopt our children.

Stanton's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

Please consult with an experienced adoption attorney in your area. Many states have an abandonment provision in your statute for failing to see or...

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