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I have known my fiance' and his kids for about 16 years. He is my step sisters ex husband. I have been with him for 3 years.
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Answered on September 06, 2013
Judges always look kinder on an adoption if the parties are married. I am not saying that it is not possible to adopt the children and you...
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If stepparent adoption is reversed by stepfather, what does that mean for the biological father?
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Answered on September 06, 2013
If the stepparent adoption is reversed, the biological father's rights would be restored. It would be as if the adoption never took place; he...
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Can i adopt my daughter back from my parents ?
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Answered on September 06, 2013
You will need to obtain the consent of your parents to adopt the child. I would approach them about doing that but I would also contact an...
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If my husband is going to adopt my children from my ex husband, do the paternal grandparents have any rights before and after?
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Answered on September 06, 2013
if your new husband is able to adopt the children, it would sever the rights of the father as well as any other family members including his...
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I am married and my husband has a 2 year old son. the mother is very unstable how can I go about adopting the child
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Answered on September 06, 2013
I would IMMEDIATELY contact the local child protection office to determine if they could step in to assist the mother and the unborn child. In...
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Can my husband (the step-father) adopt my adult son who is developmentally disabled without my becoming his guardian first?
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Answered on September 06, 2013
I would contact a local attorney to help you address this issue. It is relatively easy to adopt an adult but this issue is this case is whether...
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My doctor and i had a falling out and i asked for my medical records and they said no. Am I entitled to them?
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Answered on September 06, 2013
You have a right to your records but I would probably let the new doctor obtain them. Best of luck to you.
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Can I adopt my stepson?
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Answered on September 05, 2013
Each State has their own standard regarding abandonment and Indiana may have very specific criteria such as no contact within six or twelve months...
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Step Parent Adoption, no dad on birth certificate, no paternity ever established. How can I do this pro se?
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Answered on September 05, 2013
Because the father has been out of the child's life the Judge is likely to find that he has abandoned any interest in the child. Each State has...
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Is it true that in the state of texas a father cannot sign over his rights without someone adopting the child?
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Answered on September 03, 2013
I cannot speak specifically to Texas law but in Florida you would generally be required to have someone willing to adopt before he will be able to...
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