Can an adoption be reversed if the petitoner presented himself as married and is a convicted violent offender?

Courts abhor fraud. If the parties misrepresented their marital status or tried to cover up any domestic violence issues, the adoption decree can...

Does a child who was given up for adoption have any rights to the biological fathers estate when he dies ?

Adoption is a legal severing of the parent-child relationship and that includes any entitlement to any estate assets. Unless the biological father...

Can you file a putative father registry?

You do not give any facts about the situation so I can only ask "Why do you want to do it now after such a long period of time?" I would consult...

How do I go about having the father served for paternity?

Every State has their own manner in which service of process may occur so my first piece of advice is to consult with an attorney about how that is...

How can I emancipate my younger sister?

I agree with Ms. Garrett that ANY abuse should be reported to the appropriate authorities. I am sorry that you have encountered this situation. ...

Can I file in FL and is there an experienced attorney who can take on my case?

I agree with Mr. de Groot's advice and advise to seek an attorney sooner rather than later. Best of luck to you.

Rights of the father

I am assuming that he does pay child support and that he does regularly visit or make contact with them. As long as he is the "father" of the...

Parental rights ?

I would agree with Mr. de Groot's answer but I would encourage you to consult with an attorney about any past , present or future child support...

I agree with Mr. Baker's answer. I would immediately consult with a local attorney to determine the appropriate jurisdiction and have him or her...

Can my 5 month old babys dad take him to California without me knowing?

I agree with the answers that were provided by Ms. Yurcic and Salcedo when they state that the placement of a specific Court Order, which addresses...