Questions answered by Lawrence John Gibney Jr.

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I want to adopt my cousins baby, she is 2 1/2 months pregnant and I have a ton of questions. where do I start? What do I need?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on May 21, 2015

The adoption of a child is too important to not obtain professional advice. I agree with Ms. Wang that you should contact an attorney NOW and not...

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Adoption

Lawrence's answer | Answered on May 21, 2015

There are several issues that you present with this scenario. Florida does not have any specific time limits on what will establish abandonment...

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If my son gets adopted by my husband and his father signs over his right those he still have to pay backed up childsupport

Lawrence's answer | Answered on May 21, 2015

I agree with Mr. Jackson that an adoption will terminate any obligation to pay future child support but not past due child support. While you may...

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Do I need an attorney?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on May 18, 2015

I would talk to your employer about this situation to see what they can do in terms of restricting his access. Best of luck to you.

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Just wondering if I have a case against my ex wife of the adoption of my daughter.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on May 14, 2015

Typically any past due child support obligation is not waived. The effect of the adoption is to stop any future child support obligation.

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If my rights were terminated and my son was adopted can I still Skype or get picture of him?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on May 13, 2015

Once your rights were terminated, you lost any rights to demand information about the child. I would suggest that you contact the agency or...

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Man signed the birth certificate 9 years ago. Now we both agree he's not the father now what?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on May 13, 2015

I can only speak to Florida but I suspect that this is also true in North Carolina. An over the counter DNA test is not enough to prove or...

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My baby mother dose not let me see My kids but has put Me on child support. If I sign my rights over what happens?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on May 11, 2015

I agree with Ms. Goldstein. You should contact an attorney to assert your rights regarding visitation. Best of luck to you.

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Stepchild adoption

Lawrence's answer | Answered on May 11, 2015

You still must comply with the Statute that requires that you attempt to find him and give him notice. Assuming that you have complied with the...

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I'm in IL. My son's bio-dad is in GA & has never met my 7-yr old son. Just took paternity test.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on May 09, 2015

While it does not sound like there was ever a Court Order for child support a Judge will not allow his rights to be terminated unless there is...

Lawrence John Gibney Jr.'s Answers (1262)

I want to adopt my cousins baby, she is 2 1/2 months pregnant and I have a ton of questions. where do I start? What do I need?

Adoption

If my son gets adopted by my husband and his father signs over his right those he still have to pay backed up childsupport

Do I need an attorney?

Just wondering if I have a case against my ex wife of the adoption of my daughter.

If my rights were terminated and my son was adopted can I still Skype or get picture of him?

Man signed the birth certificate 9 years ago. Now we both agree he's not the father now what?

My baby mother dose not let me see My kids but has put Me on child support. If I sign my rights over what happens?

Stepchild adoption

I'm in IL. My son's bio-dad is in GA & has never met my 7-yr old son. Just took paternity test.