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My son was adopted by my mom and step father. mom died in 2006 step father want let me see him now please help?!
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Answered on September 22, 2009
Well actually, there IS a reason: If the adoption was finalized, you aren’t legally his mother any more, and your stepfather IS his legal father,...
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My parents adopted my children in Mi and i live in Ga, they want to live with me, is that possible?
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Answered on September 18, 2009
I don't know Michigan law, but if your parents finalized adoption of them there, they are the legal parents and they do have the final say so. ...
What is the procedure in GA for me to adopt my Godson if his mother agrees and his father is deceased?
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Answered on September 16, 2009
Duh! I meant to say it "WASN'T" explicitly stated! (Computers!)
What is the procedure in GA for me to adopt my Godson if his mother agrees and his father is deceased?
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Answered on September 16, 2009
Everything Ms. Eyo said is correct --- I would just emphasize something that was implied in what she said, but explicitly stated: If you adopt...
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My sons father has not seen him in 5YRS. My husband wants to adopt and son wants him to.
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Answered on August 25, 2009
The judge MAY require you to run an ad, or may not. Either way, if you don't know where biodad is, it shouldn't be too tough to do a stepparent...
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My father was adopted by an Amercian citizen 42 years ago, is he a citizen? He has a social security number?
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Answered on August 05, 2009
This is really an immigration question rather than an adoption question, and the answer could depend on many, many things, including many that...
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How far does a non custodial parent have to be before you can strip their rights?
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Answered on August 03, 2009
"How far"? Not sure what you're asking. Also unclear what you mean by the judge "giving rights back."
There are actually several elements of...
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Can you reclaim a last name if you were adopted against your will?
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Answered on July 15, 2009
I forgot to mention: The adult adoption would INCLUDE the option of a name change (back to the original surname in this case), in addition to...
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Can you reclaim a last name if you were adopted against your will?
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Answered on July 15, 2009
He actually has more than one option, but first, I would caution both of you against viewing it as merely a matter of finding the "solution" that...
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My youngest son's "donor" is not on the birth certificate, is he still considered the legal father?
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Answered on July 01, 2009
If he's not on the birth certificate, you were never married to him, and no child support order has been entered against him, he is NOT the legal...