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What rights do a biological father have if he is not on the birth certificate?

Carolyn's answer | Answered on June 30, 2018

This is not an adoption question. You will need to file a paternity action to establish yourself as the child's legal and biological father. At...

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Is there a legal way to break a lease in Florida if you are adopting a child and need more space?

Carolyn's answer | Answered on June 28, 2018

There is no legal basis to break a lease based upon your choice to adopt a child. Best of Luck.

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How can I get 50/50 custody of my son?

Carolyn's answer | Answered on June 28, 2018

As you were not married to the mother of the child you currently have no enforceable parental rights to your son. In order to remedy that...

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My daughter is 2 months old. Her father walked out the day she was born. Has not helped provide nor has visited. File for Abando

Carolyn's answer | Answered on June 25, 2018

The father has no rights as I assume he was not married to you at the time of the child's birth--it does not matter if he was listed as the father...

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Do my child father have rights if he didn’t sign the birth Certificate ?

Carolyn's answer | Answered on June 20, 2018

The father would be required to execute a Consent for Adoption in the context of a step parent adoption. If he refuses to sign he would need to...

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I filed a motion to dismiss an injunction against my boyfriend. It is now showing up as a petitioners motion to dismiss the inju

Carolyn's answer | Answered on June 13, 2018

It has not been ruled on--only filed with the clerk therefore the Injunction is still in effect.

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Can I remove my two month old son father off the birth certificate?

Carolyn's answer | Answered on June 11, 2018

If you are still intending to place your child the process can be easily restarted as long as the proposed adoptive couple has a current approved...

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How likely are the chances of me getting full custody in Florida?

Carolyn's answer | Answered on June 04, 2018

Once you are married you can file for a step parent adoption which, if granted, will terminate the biological father's rights. Seek out a well...

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Can I give my child to my sister to adopt in FL without hiring an agency?

Carolyn's answer | Answered on May 15, 2018

You do not need an agency at all. Find a well reviewed local adoption attorney who is not affiliated with an agency. The person adopting pays for...

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Can I get around a diligent search with court if biological father hasn't had contact with child in years

Carolyn's answer | Answered on April 30, 2018

When filing a step parent adoption the biological parent must located and served by a process server regardless of his involvement or lack of it...

Carolyn Elizabeth Wagner's Answers (173)

What rights do a biological father have if he is not on the birth certificate?

Is there a legal way to break a lease in Florida if you are adopting a child and need more space?

How can I get 50/50 custody of my son?

My daughter is 2 months old. Her father walked out the day she was born. Has not helped provide nor has visited. File for Abando

Do my child father have rights if he didn’t sign the birth Certificate ?

I filed a motion to dismiss an injunction against my boyfriend. It is now showing up as a petitioners motion to dismiss the inju

Can I remove my two month old son father off the birth certificate?

How likely are the chances of me getting full custody in Florida?

Can I give my child to my sister to adopt in FL without hiring an agency?

Can I get around a diligent search with court if biological father hasn't had contact with child in years