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Civil small court claim on builder/ handyman

John's answer | Answered on April 19, 2017

I agree with Attorney Holton. It appears that your situation has deteriorated beyond the point where an amicable settlement can be reached. Your...

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How does biological father sign over consent for step father to adopt my two older children?

John's answer | Answered on April 14, 2017

Attorney Shaw gives you good advice. Twenty years ago, a lay person might have been able to proceed with an adoption without an attorney but the...

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What is the process of preventing the mother of my unborn child from giving our unborn child up for adoption?

John's answer | Answered on April 14, 2017

I agree with attorney's Paull and Mallory. As the biological father, you have certain rights but those rights are subject to being terminated. ...

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Giving up rights

John's answer | Answered on April 14, 2017

I agree with the previous answers. Absent a showing of abuse or other intolerable activities, the state is reluctant to terminate a parent's...

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Can I get emancipated and reverse my adoption ?

John's answer | Answered on April 14, 2017

I agree with attorney Killian. You are indeed in a bad situation. I am reluctant to advise getting Family and Childrens Services or Child...

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Other than hiring an attorney, is there any way I can gain access to my original (sealed) Virginia birth certificate?

John's answer | Answered on April 14, 2017

This question is state specific and you should contact a Virginia attorney. In Georgia, if you have the consent of the biological parents and your...

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Can I remove parental rights and change her name?

John's answer | Answered on April 14, 2017

I agree with attorneys Moon and Ashman. The state looks at termination of rights without a "substitute parent" ready, willing and able to step in...

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I am needing information on how my fiancé can adopted my 2 year old daughter

John's answer | Answered on April 14, 2017

I agree with attorney Laster. First, get married. Courts do not look kindly on adoption by a couple who are legal strangers to one another which...

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Before my daughter passed away her son was adopted by the fathers sister and her husband. Do i have grandparents rights to visit

John's answer | Answered on April 14, 2017

I agree with the previous answer. There are sever open questions. Where is the father? your sister sign away her parental rights? It is entirely...

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Do I need to sign over my parental rights for step parent adoption if my name is not on birth certificate nor did I sign PA form

John's answer | Answered on April 14, 2017

I cannot think of a good reason for you not to sign. If you don't sign and you become wealthy and a flaw is discovered in the adoption, the child...

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