Questions answered by Lawrence John Gibney Jr.

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Is a TPR valid if the Adoption entity notarized it themselves? and did not provide copies of all documents to the birth parents?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on April 28, 2014

I agree with Mr. Jackson's answer. You have raised serious questions that need to be addressed. I personally am not too concerned about the...

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Adoption process

Lawrence's answer | Answered on April 28, 2014

I agree with the prior answers. You should seek the advice of an attorney to assist you. Best of luck to you.

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STEP-PARENT ADOPTION W/FATHERS CONSENT

Lawrence's answer | Answered on April 18, 2014

I am sure that Pennsylvania has a Statute that dictates how the adoption is to be handled and you will need to speak to an attorney in your area. ...

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Do I need permission from biological father to have step father adopt?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on April 17, 2014

You will need his permission or you will need to involuntarily terminate his rights. Based on the limited facts that you have presented it seems...

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Can my boyfriend adopt my child?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on April 17, 2014

I cannot speak about Missouri law but a Home Study is needed in Florida if you are not married. I suspect that Missouri will have a similar...

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My parental rights was terminated and my daughter was adopted but she is 16 now and wants to be back with me is this possilble

Lawrence's answer | Answered on April 16, 2014

In order to undo or reverse an adoption you will need to obtain the consent of the adoptive parents or prove that they have abandoned any interest...

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Can an imprisoned bio-father use a power of attorney to contest an adoption in Florida?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on April 16, 2014

Under Florida law the Judge will look at the totality of the circumstances to determine if the father can take care of the child. Judges typically...

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My daughter abandoned her 1yr old, do we need her consent for her sister to adopt?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on April 16, 2014

In any adoption you must either obtain the consent of the parents or establish that the parent has abandoned any interest in the child. It is...

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I would like to adopt my nephew, who is now nineteen-years-old. Can you confirm if this is possible in AZ?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on April 16, 2014

Since he is an adult, you can adopt him. One of the requirements is typically notice to the parents. Usually (but you need to check with someone...

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No father on Birth Certificate, step father wants to adopt?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on April 14, 2014

I would agree that you should retain an attorney to assist you. it is always easier if the father consents but that may not always be possible. ...

Lawrence John Gibney Jr.'s Answers (1262)

Is a TPR valid if the Adoption entity notarized it themselves? and did not provide copies of all documents to the birth parents?

Adoption process

STEP-PARENT ADOPTION W/FATHERS CONSENT

Do I need permission from biological father to have step father adopt?

Can my boyfriend adopt my child?

My parental rights was terminated and my daughter was adopted but she is 16 now and wants to be back with me is this possilble

Can an imprisoned bio-father use a power of attorney to contest an adoption in Florida?

My daughter abandoned her 1yr old, do we need her consent for her sister to adopt?

I would like to adopt my nephew, who is now nineteen-years-old. Can you confirm if this is possible in AZ?

No father on Birth Certificate, step father wants to adopt?