My close friend is wanting to give me temporary custody of her children.

If the children are in DHS custody, you will not be able to get a private guardianship without DHS approval (or approval of the deprived judge over...

I was served a subpoena to my dad not me do I have to go to court?

If you have been served with a subpoena, I strongly suggest you show up. If the subpoena was properly served and you fail to appear, a warrant can...

If the bio father (did not sign OKLA birth certificate) has been absent for 1 1/2 can he gain rights or are they terminated?

It sounds like you may have a case for an adoption without the bio dad's consent. Speak to an adoption attorney. There are several other...

Can anything be done after two years?

If all three parties - you, the birth father and your husband - agree to adjudicate parentage, it can be done after 2 years. You all will need to...

I have filed for adoption, what are the grounds a parent can lose all rights?

It sound like you MIGHT have a basis for failure to support and/or failure to maintain a positive and substantial relationship, but there are a lot...

Meet with an attorney and be prepared to file for emergency guardianship as soon as the child is born. If you have no history that would prevent...

How can I get visitation after relinquishing my rights 6 years ago?

I agree with Mr. Louden. If you truly relinquished your parental rights, and the child was ultimately adopted, you have no right to visitation. ...

There is no way around it. Either your legal husband will be named on the birth certificate, or you, your husband and the biological father will...

If someone says you can adopt a baby and you have baby and waits 3 weeks and changes mind? Is that breach of promise?

There is most likely nothing that your daughter can do if the birth mother has not been to court to consent. Suing her would likely not be...

Do we have grounds for termination of rights/alternatives?

It does not sound like you have a basis to adopt without his consent. While you could allege he has failed to maintain a substantial and positive...