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How do you petition the courts to get the adoption process going after the case being closed with permanent guardianship?

Madonna's answer | Answered on October 03, 2012

It sounds as if this was a DCF dependency case. If that is so, you could contact the Department (DCF) and see if they are inclined to open the...

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Can I get adopted by another family in another state...they are my church family and treats me way better than my foster parents

Madonna's answer | Answered on September 25, 2012

Those are some difficult questions to answer, especially with the limited information given. Do you have a Guardian ad Litem or a CASA (Court...

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My grandchild gave up her kids for adoption a few months ago is there any way we can try to get them back

Madonna's answer | Answered on September 21, 2012

Where did this occur, what state? To whom were the consents given? To DCF? or a private agency or attorney? Madonna M. Finney Board...

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If I have already contacted Community Legal Services and have been disqualified from representation because of finances, then wh

Madonna's answer | Answered on August 24, 2012

If you could provide more information, it would be easier to try and give you some guidance. Are the child's parents in agreement? Is this a case...

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I gave up a child in 1980 on the day of his birth.

Madonna's answer | Answered on August 15, 2012

In what state did you place the child for adoption? You can start by finding out if that state has a consent registry or adoption reunion registry...

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I have a 16yr old daughter who was adopted. she looked for me and found me. she wants to come live with me.

Madonna's answer | Answered on August 15, 2012

I assume you are saying she was adopted and your parental rights were terminated, which would make you a legal stranger to the child (unless she...

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My friend wants to do a private adoption and hand over her baby to me and my husband, we do not want to go to a agency, what do

Madonna's answer | Answered on August 15, 2012

You should consider consulting with an attorney who works in the area of adoption law. The American Academy of Adoption Attorneys is an excellent...

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How to start the process for Termination of Parental Rights

Madonna's answer | Answered on August 15, 2012

You should consider consulting with an attorney who specializes in adoption law to determine your best course of action. We are Board Certified in...

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I have a child that we are Gardian to, we would like to know if we have a chance to adopt her and give her our last name

Madonna's answer | Answered on August 14, 2012

Can you provide a little more information? How did you obtain custody of her? Is this a DCF case? Are you court appointed legal guardians? What...

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I was adopted in 1955, the only birth certicate i was able to obtain is in my birth name. I need to renew a drivers license.

Madonna's answer | Answered on August 13, 2012

I'm not exactly following what you need to renew your license. You were adopted in 1955. Where were you born? And do you know where you were...

Madonna M Finney's Answers (118)

How do you petition the courts to get the adoption process going after the case being closed with permanent guardianship?

Can I get adopted by another family in another state...they are my church family and treats me way better than my foster parents

My grandchild gave up her kids for adoption a few months ago is there any way we can try to get them back

If I have already contacted Community Legal Services and have been disqualified from representation because of finances, then wh

I gave up a child in 1980 on the day of his birth.

I have a 16yr old daughter who was adopted. she looked for me and found me. she wants to come live with me.

My friend wants to do a private adoption and hand over her baby to me and my husband, we do not want to go to a agency, what do

How to start the process for Termination of Parental Rights

I have a child that we are Gardian to, we would like to know if we have a chance to adopt her and give her our last name

I was adopted in 1955, the only birth certicate i was able to obtain is in my birth name. I need to renew a drivers license.