Is it possible to sign a contract to absolve me of parental responsibilities in the event of an unplanned pregnancy?
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Answered on March 01, 2018
No. (That’s the straight answer. Avvo demands that answers here be over 40 characters or something like that, but “No” is the entire answer.)
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How do I get custody of my niece and nephew from cos?
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Answered on February 21, 2018
Well, there's also the rights that CPS (well, DFCS really) has (presumably) acquired. They have pretty extensive power over kids in their legal...
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Can my husband adopt my daughter if her biological father did not sign the birth certificate an has not filed to legitimize her?
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Answered on February 20, 2018
Oh yes, do seek help. That's a mess.
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Can my husband (37)and i (32)adopt kids in the state of Ga if he has a felony charge of theft by receiving @age17 or 18
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Answered on February 14, 2018
Not likely. The home study provider is usually the one to determine that rehabilitation has happened as required to recommend the adoption to the...
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Does the father of my child have rights?
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Answered on February 08, 2018
He does not have rights currently, but he has the right to develop them. It’s called an “opportunity interest.”
Can a 17 year old choose to be adopted by a step parent with out an absent parent consent?
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Answered on February 08, 2018
Mr. Ashman is right. After her 18th birthday, the answer to most of your questions is “yes.“
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How long does the adoption process take if everyone is willing to sign all documents required?
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Answered on February 04, 2018
Mr. Ashman is essentially correct, but a wild card on the timing is how long it will take to get the bio parents’ signatures. Sometimes that’s...
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Is this something I can without a lawyer?
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Answered on February 03, 2018
Technically, the answer is “Yes, the law allows that.” As a practical matter though, while it SEEMS like doing it without a lawyer ought to be...
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I am filing form I-130 for my parents. i am unemployed. my employed husband is willing to support parents. what?
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Answered on January 26, 2018
I have practiced only adoption since 2003. I cannot see how anything in this question is about adoption. Is it immigration?
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Can my husband adopt my daughter without getting her real dads permission if he's not legitimized?
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Answered on January 15, 2018
If he was ordered to pay child support, then he is in fact legitimated. Also, the judge has leeway on the year thing, it’s not a certainty. ...
