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How difficult would it be to terminate my ex husbands parental rights to obtain a step parent adoption, if my ex doesn't agree?
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Answered on November 26, 2013
Judges typically do not like to terminate the rights of parents if there is any relationship with the child, no matter how superficial. Apparently...
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What can I do to have my almost 2 year old little girl daddy to sign over his rights or have his rights revoked?
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Answered on November 25, 2013
It will be much easier for your fiancé to adopt your child once you are married and the father consents to the adoption. It sounds like the father...
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The presumed father of my daughter is threatening to take me to court.
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Answered on November 25, 2013
If a man thinks that he is the father and wants to establish a relationship with the child, he needs to petition the Court to establish paternity...
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Adoption annulment, which state would I petition; current residence or where the adoption took place?
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Answered on November 25, 2013
I first want to say that I am truly sorry about how things have turned out for you. Because you cannot "un-adopt" your parents legally the only...
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How can I adopt my nephew that lives in Mexico?
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Answered on November 25, 2013
It is not clear if your nephew is an American citizen or a Mexican citizen but that needs to be addressed initially. This may also involve...
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I am adopted by my father he is common law married to a woman. what do i need to do before he passes.
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Answered on November 25, 2013
It is a little unclear exactly what is being asked by your statement. However, you are an adult and that will likely impact your options. If you...
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My father adopted a 29 year old woman without my stepmother's knowledge. Is the adopted daughter a legal heir?
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Answered on November 21, 2013
In Florida the adopted daughter would have all inheritance rights as any naturally born children. Instead of an adoption your father could have...
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Can a chronically mentally ill woman who's not always in touch w/ reality legally sign her rights away to her child in adoption?
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Answered on November 15, 2013
It sounds like the adoption has been finalized although you do not say when it became final. Whether or not she was competent to sign the...
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What rights does a father have to an unborn child, while the mother is pursuing an adoption in florida?
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Answered on November 14, 2013
In order to protect his rights under Florida law the father must register with the Florida Putative Father Registry as a first step. This puts...
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What does it take to adopt a stepchild?
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Answered on November 14, 2013
Since the father has passed away the Judge will need a copy of the death certificate. He will also want to hear testimony from you that he was the...
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