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My rights to my child were terminated in 2012. she was adopted to my sister in law. cps took her from her. can I get her back???
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Answered on July 25, 2014
Once a child is adopted, all legal rights to that child are terminated forever. It is like you were never the parent to that child. However,...
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If my fiance signs a birth certificate whats the out come if the other potential father files paternity?
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Answered on July 25, 2014
If there is some doubt about the paternity, I would recommend that a paternity test be given to determine the appropriate father. Once you...
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To let my husband adopt my child do I have to have the fathers permision?
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Answered on July 25, 2014
In order to sever the rights of the parent the father must either consent or you must establish that he has abandoned his interest in the child. ...
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How can my husband adopt my daughter?
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Answered on July 25, 2014
You should consult with an attorney to assist you. However, the first step is to make contact (if this is possible) with the father and ask him if...
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Adopting step child if parent consents to terminate rights and wants me to adopt child
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Answered on July 22, 2014
In Florida which is where I practice a Home Study would not be required because you are married to the parent of the child. Because each State has...
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What can we do for olivia?
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Answered on July 22, 2014
You and your husband can attempt to adopt the child. In order to adopt you will need either the consent of both parents or establish that the...
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Is it possible for a father to a unborn unwed child sign adoption papers and have no responsibility to the child or mother?
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Answered on July 22, 2014
I agree with the prior answer. There is no way to detach yourself financially from this situation unless the child is adopted by someone else. ...
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If you adopt children, can you have a felon living in your home?
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Answered on July 16, 2014
Once children are adopted, the person who has adopted the children has all legal rights to make any and all decisions regarding the children...
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My husband wants to adopt my son but my sons father is still in the picture what can I do?
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Answered on July 16, 2014
If the father of the child is still around and presumably remains active (support, visitation etc.) in the child's life, you must get his consent...
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How can I terminate my sons father rights?
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Answered on July 15, 2014
Typically a Judge will want to see that another person is willing to adopt the child before he or she will terminate the rights of a parent. I...
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