Questions answered by Lawrence John Gibney Jr.

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Adult adoption

Lawrence's answer | Answered on March 12, 2013

I agree with Ms. Bumgardner that an adult adoption can occur. I would also agree that this type of adoption is relatively rare. In my twenty plus...

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We are now the adoptive parents of our grandchild, who was in foster care for more than 6 months due to neglect by

Lawrence's answer | Answered on March 12, 2013

Since you are legally considered the parents, you have the ultimate say on what to do with the child. If you want to set up a guardianship you...

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How do I remove the other person's name off my child's birth certificate? I never put it on to begin with. Help

Lawrence's answer | Answered on March 12, 2013

I agree with Mr. Wallace that you will most likely need to proceed with a step parent adoption to get his name removed particularly after this...

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Can I be required to pay back support after adoption if it was never ordered?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on March 12, 2013

I guess the first question is why was it never ordered. You are corrent that once the step parent adoption is finalized your obligation to pay...

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What to do about my daughter an her birth certificate

Lawrence's answer | Answered on March 12, 2013

Based on these facts you are absolutely justified in trying to protect her. In order to sever his rights, your husband can file a petition to...

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How long and how do we got to reopen a closed adoption case

Lawrence's answer | Answered on March 12, 2013

Each State has different requirement so it is important to consult with an experienced adoption attorney in your area ASAP. Based on the facts...

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How do I adopt and adult in the state of Ohio?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on March 12, 2013

This is considered an adult adoption and typically the natural parents must be given some notice of the proceedings (this is the case in Florida). ...

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Family adoption

Lawrence's answer | Answered on March 12, 2013

I would consult with an attorney who specializes in adoption law. I know that this is not the forum to reveal all the facts about a particular...

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I have a 12 year old cousin who currently is living with her grandmother in GA. She lost both of her parents, her dad in 2006

Lawrence's answer | Answered on March 11, 2013

Befor you can do this there are a few questions that you will want answered. First did the mother have a will that designated who was to be the...

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How does a biological father get an adoption vacated that was done without his knowledge and he did not consent to?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on March 11, 2013

I agree with Ms. Goldstein that you need to contact an experienned adoption attorney immediately. I also agree that you have an uphill battle...

Lawrence John Gibney Jr.'s Answers (1262)

Adult adoption

We are now the adoptive parents of our grandchild, who was in foster care for more than 6 months due to neglect by

How do I remove the other person's name off my child's birth certificate? I never put it on to begin with. Help

Can I be required to pay back support after adoption if it was never ordered?

What to do about my daughter an her birth certificate

How long and how do we got to reopen a closed adoption case

How do I adopt and adult in the state of Ohio?

Family adoption

I have a 12 year old cousin who currently is living with her grandmother in GA. She lost both of her parents, her dad in 2006

How does a biological father get an adoption vacated that was done without his knowledge and he did not consent to?