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My ex didn't give me a written notice by April 1st regarding which month he wanted our son. He verbally told me that he was

Shannon's answer | Answered on June 06, 2014

My first question is - does it really matter at this point? Is there a reason you did not want his possession to be these next 30 days? Did you...

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Want to brake up .

Shannon's answer | Answered on February 25, 2014

WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE YOUR PARENTS???

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What steps do I need to take for a step-parent adoption. The biological father terminated his rights several years ago.

Shannon's answer | Answered on February 11, 2014

You really should hire an attorney. You also need to have a homestudy performed and a criminal history check done on your husband. It is best to...

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Is it required for a mother to sign over her rights if the Paternal grandparents have sole custody and wish to adopt?

Shannon's answer | Answered on January 06, 2014

Both mother and father will need to execute affidavits of relinquishment to allow termination of their rights. It sounds like there are two states...

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How do I go about adopting a child through an adoption agency?

Shannon's answer | Answered on November 15, 2013

I agree with the other attorney. There are many reputable agencies in Texas - you just need to find one that fits your needs, financially,...

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Hi. I am in Texas and I need adoption advice. How should we start?

Shannon's answer | Answered on November 14, 2013

I agree with all other attorneys who have answered your question. There are many additional steps that must be taken, and you need legal advice as...

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Do I need a lawyer to legally change my daughters last name?

Shannon's answer | Answered on November 07, 2013

Hello. You must first have the bio dad's rights terminated, and only then can your fiancee adopt. It is likely that the Court won't allow...

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We can legally take the baby out of state being the guardians right? How do we proceed Adoption from legal guardian status..

Shannon's answer | Answered on September 23, 2013

DANGER ALERT - are you establishing guardianship or are you filing to terminate and adopt - there is a big difference and you MUST comply with the...

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I need information about step-parent adoption in Texas. The father's right's were terminated years ago. What do I do now?

Shannon's answer | Answered on September 18, 2013

I would be careful with any online forms that you may get, and would always retain an attorney in cases such as this, especially with children...

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Can a maiden name be changed?

Shannon's answer | Answered on September 06, 2013

You can change your birth certificate when the adoption decree is entered. Quite frankly, I am not sure about whether or not you can change your...

Shannon R. Lynch's Answers (32)

My ex didn't give me a written notice by April 1st regarding which month he wanted our son. He verbally told me that he was

Want to brake up .

What steps do I need to take for a step-parent adoption. The biological father terminated his rights several years ago.

Is it required for a mother to sign over her rights if the Paternal grandparents have sole custody and wish to adopt?

How do I go about adopting a child through an adoption agency?

Hi. I am in Texas and I need adoption advice. How should we start?

Do I need a lawyer to legally change my daughters last name?

We can legally take the baby out of state being the guardians right? How do we proceed Adoption from legal guardian status..

I need information about step-parent adoption in Texas. The father's right's were terminated years ago. What do I do now?

Can a maiden name be changed?