Questions answered by Irene Arfaras Steffas

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Can i reopen my adotion

Irene's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

To answer your question, need to know what your role was in the adoption and how long ago your adoption was finalized. If you are a birth...

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How do i have a baby for a friend in the state of MI?

Irene's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

For your protection, your friends protection and the baby, please seek legal help. There are many questions that need to be asked and answered. ...

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My son gave child up 4 adoptions from michigan what law is new yorks how long does he have to change his mind

Irene's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

Every state has its own unique adoption laws. If your son signed a Michigan consent for adoption, Michigan law will govern; if he signed a NY...

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I am 22 and was legally adopted when i was 5 and my father was a us citizen how can i become a citizen

Irene's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

You should seek counsel of an immigration attorney. Because immigration law is federal, your attorney can be from any state. To answer your...

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If someone 18 years of age or older, with a living biological parent still living, do they have to sign off on it?

Irene's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

This depends on state law. Adoption laws vary from state to state. An Utah adoption attorney assisting you with an adult adoption is in the best...

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Should I attempt to obtain parental consent to stepparent adoption prior to filing the petition for adoption?

Irene's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

Your questions are best answered by an attorney in Kansas, because adoption laws, child support claims and termination of parental rights vary from...

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Any adoption attorney willing to take a case and let me make payments or know of any pro bono attorney that will do it

Irene's answer | Answered on November 18, 2012

Call and ask. If you can show that you are a good risk and pay on a regular basis, someone will be willing to take on your case, You need at...

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My surrogate is already 4 months preagnet. What is the procedure for taking? also what cost can be expected?

Irene's answer | Answered on November 18, 2012

You have gone this far without a contract and legal guidance? Run to an attorney with experience in Surrogacy in Florida. There are many steps that...

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I have a 16 y/o developmentally challenge niece who is in the Philippines that I want to adopt.

Irene's answer | Answered on November 18, 2012

Although my firm is Hague accredited by the US, the Inter Country Adoption Board, central authority for adoption in the Philippines has not...

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I adopted an Italian son of my now Italian ex-wife while serving in Italy. Is he an american by adoption?

Irene's answer | Answered on November 18, 2012

To access your case, you should have an in depth conversation with an immigration attorney. Did you petition for him to obtain legal permanent...

Irene Arfaras Steffas's Answers (417)

Can i reopen my adotion

How do i have a baby for a friend in the state of MI?

My son gave child up 4 adoptions from michigan what law is new yorks how long does he have to change his mind

I am 22 and was legally adopted when i was 5 and my father was a us citizen how can i become a citizen

If someone 18 years of age or older, with a living biological parent still living, do they have to sign off on it?

Should I attempt to obtain parental consent to stepparent adoption prior to filing the petition for adoption?

Any adoption attorney willing to take a case and let me make payments or know of any pro bono attorney that will do it

My surrogate is already 4 months preagnet. What is the procedure for taking? also what cost can be expected?

I have a 16 y/o developmentally challenge niece who is in the Philippines that I want to adopt.

I adopted an Italian son of my now Italian ex-wife while serving in Italy. Is he an american by adoption?