Can we get the birth mothers rights terminated so we can adopt her? What are our chances of doing so and how much will it cost?

I agree with Mr. Hancock's answer. Make sure you find an attorney that handles adoptions regularly. Not all family law attorneys have experience...

How can I adopt them without risking losing them or avoiding them getting hurt by the situation?

From what you have written, you may have grounds to terminate parental rights and adopt based on abandonment. You should consult with an attorney...

Adoption/child custody help

An attorney is necessary to finalize the adoption. For the adoption to take place they would need to terminate your parental rights. You might...

You should refer to your Final Judgment or Order awarding you sole custody to see if it allows you discretion to deny visitation. Technically, a...

I will file my response within 20 days, but do I also have to file my Financial affidavit & mandatory disclosures within 20?

You have 20 days to respond to the Petition and then 45 days to respond to mandatory disclosures. If you need more time, you should reach out to...

I have been divorced for 4 years whats the chances of getting 50/50 now?

To answer your question accurately, a review of your final judgment and/or your marital settlement agreement is necessary. Typically to alter a ...

I live in FL, divorced in PA, ex lives in NJ. Who can represent me?

You would probably be better served hiring a lawyer in PA, since the divorce occurred up there and your ex is in NJ. I think a FL attorney would...

Do foster parents have rights if an adoption intervention is done by a maternal uncle?

If this is an active dependency case, and a relative is trying to intervene in the case in order to adopt the child, it is the role of the State,...

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I am a foster parent and the uncle has 2 denied home studies with the state, and has now hired an adoption attorney.

This sounds like a DCF intervention case. If there is an open dependency case, and the Uncle has not been approved by the state to take the child,...

Step parent adoption

In an adoption proceeding, biological, non-custodial parents must be notified. They must either provide their consent to have their rights...