Questions answered by Irene Arfaras Steffas

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My son is incarcerated and does not want to terminate his rights. I am willing to become guardian until my son's release.

Irene's answer | Answered on February 03, 2013

You have a complicated case and the only way to achieve your goal is with the help of a good attorney. First an attorney must analyze the facts of...

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My son is incarcerated and does not want to terminate his rights. I am willing to become guardian until my son's release.

Irene's answer | Answered on February 03, 2013

You have a complicated case and the only way to achieve your goal is with the help of a good attorney. First an attorney must analyze the facts of...

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What can i do for My boy friend thats an inmigrant

Irene's answer | Answered on February 03, 2013

You deeply care for this man, you are caring for his child, but not married? First, get married and second seek the assistance of a good...

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My daughters are in DHS custody in Oklahoma. Can my father adopt them if he lives in Mississippi?

Irene's answer | Answered on February 03, 2013

Although adoption laws always give preferance to relatives, you have two sets of competing relatives. The wishes of the biological parents also...

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When two families petition for adoption and Judge orders one to continue , does that null and void other families petition?

Irene's answer | Answered on February 03, 2013

Sounds like the family is out. However, you really need an attorney to represent you in the adoption, especially if you and the state are at odds...

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If my husband is a father somebody else's baby and he doesn't want to have rights to the child will have to pay child support

Irene's answer | Answered on February 03, 2013

The only way for your husband to avoid responsibility for the child is for another person to step into his shoes. If the stepfather wants to adopt...

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I was adopted when i was very young. my mother and dad divorced and she let another man adopt me. My bilogical dad recenly died

Irene's answer | Answered on February 03, 2013

An adoption terminates the legal relationship between the parent and the child. Therefore you no longer have a legal relationship with your...

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What can I do if I changed my mind after placing my child up for adoption

Irene's answer | Answered on February 03, 2013

The answer to your question is most likely no. You should check with an adoption attorney from CA- every state has special circumstances - usually...

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Can I study/ get a student visa while my green card is processing

Irene's answer | Answered on February 03, 2013

Hard to respond to your questions, because you did nt identify under what basis you applied for legal permanent residence. If it was via marriage...

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Do I need a lawyer to get a green card by marriage?

Irene's answer | Answered on February 03, 2013

You can do your own root canal, if you chose. Do I recommend it? No. Filing for an immigration benefit is a lot more than simply filing out...

Irene Arfaras Steffas's Answers (417)

My son is incarcerated and does not want to terminate his rights. I am willing to become guardian until my son's release.

My son is incarcerated and does not want to terminate his rights. I am willing to become guardian until my son's release.

What can i do for My boy friend thats an inmigrant

My daughters are in DHS custody in Oklahoma. Can my father adopt them if he lives in Mississippi?

When two families petition for adoption and Judge orders one to continue , does that null and void other families petition?

If my husband is a father somebody else's baby and he doesn't want to have rights to the child will have to pay child support

I was adopted when i was very young. my mother and dad divorced and she let another man adopt me. My bilogical dad recenly died

What can I do if I changed my mind after placing my child up for adoption

Can I study/ get a student visa while my green card is processing

Do I need a lawyer to get a green card by marriage?