Questions answered by Regina M. Taylor

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Can my future husband adopt my son?

Regina's answer | Answered on July 01, 2014

Once you are married, your husband can file a petition to adopt your son. The biological father will need to consent or a notice of the filing of...

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What do I need to do to give my husband rights to my daughter(his step daughter) in NC?

Regina's answer | Answered on April 21, 2014

You can not just add your husband to your daughter's birth certificate. Your husband should adopt your daughter. This type of adoption is called...

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My son was dating this girl and they broke up...Later on when the baby was almost 2 months old they came to my son telling him

Regina's answer | Answered on April 11, 2014

Yes, your son can ask for custody if the DNA establishes that he is the father.. I agree that he should include a legitimation claim. I can't tell...

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My friend wants to terminate her parental rights, and give the child to me. How could we do this?

Regina's answer | Answered on April 04, 2014

More information is needed to answer your question accurately. However, if you intend to adopt this child or any child, you will need a...

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My daughter has been adopted by my sister in law but now she wants to give me an my husband custody of her back. Is it possible

Regina's answer | Answered on January 23, 2014

It is possible for you to regain legal custody of your daughter, but this question is difficult to answer without knowing the facts surrounding the...

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Giving child up for adoption

Regina's answer | Answered on January 19, 2014

Yes, you need to connect with an experienced adoption attorney or an agency. You can choose your adoptive couple and sign a consent to adoption....

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Pregnant girlfriend

Regina's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

It is true that there are legal requirements or steps that must be met if you girlfriend is a minor. Otherwise, you can not force your girlfriend...

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I have had my grandson since he was 3 and now he will be 13 in Aug.He recently asked us to adopt him.

Regina's answer | Answered on July 04, 2012

You can adopt your grandson. If their parental rights were not terminated, your daughter and your grandson's father will need to sign a consent to...

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Have a child my ex-wife wants to let step father adopt living in Utah, How do I contest?

Regina's answer | Answered on June 23, 2012

Have you been served with notice regarding this adoption or did your ex- wife inform you? If you have a custody or visitation order in place, you...

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Can I move from NC? I have primary custody and lost my job and need to move for a job. My ex does not pay child support.

Regina's answer | Answered on June 10, 2012

I agree. Moving without getting legal advice could be a big mistake. Child support and custody/visitation are separate issues.

Regina M. Taylor's Answers (39)

Can my future husband adopt my son?

What do I need to do to give my husband rights to my daughter(his step daughter) in NC?

My son was dating this girl and they broke up...Later on when the baby was almost 2 months old they came to my son telling him

My friend wants to terminate her parental rights, and give the child to me. How could we do this?

My daughter has been adopted by my sister in law but now she wants to give me an my husband custody of her back. Is it possible

Giving child up for adoption

Pregnant girlfriend

I have had my grandson since he was 3 and now he will be 13 in Aug.He recently asked us to adopt him.

Have a child my ex-wife wants to let step father adopt living in Utah, How do I contest?

Can I move from NC? I have primary custody and lost my job and need to move for a job. My ex does not pay child support.