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Non custodial parent has never even met my child but won't sign over rights, what do I do?

James's answer | Answered on December 04, 2019

If he is paying his court ordered child support and will not sign over his rights, you probably do not have the grounds to terminate. See the Texas...

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My child is 18 and wants her stepdad to adopt her since her bio dad isnt around as much how much does something like that cost?

James's answer | Answered on November 11, 2019

About one third the cost of an adoption of a child. You can get a name change at the same time if you want. Please call for exact pricing.

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What can i do to adopt my sibling?

James's answer | Answered on November 07, 2019

Getting custody is easier and more affordable than an adoption. I am not an immigration lawyer, but depending upon the age of the children, an...

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I want to adopt a relative's child. She asked my husband and i to adopt baby. Do we need an attorney? Is it too costly?

James's answer | Answered on October 28, 2019

Yes you need an attorney and no it does not cost too much. Children are expensive but they are worth it. Also, under the current tax code 100...

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My wifes daughter is pregnant but cant afford to raise this child. Can we adopt the child at birth?

James's answer | Answered on July 15, 2019

Yes. This is called a family member adoption. Somewhat more affordable, but we still need to terminate the biological father's rights.The...

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My friend wants to adopt my child?

James's answer | Answered on July 15, 2019

Assuming she has been doing well with this child, and assuming she passes the background checks and the home evaluation, she should be able to adopt.

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Is it possible to terminate my son’s dads parental rights after he’s deported due to criminal history?

James's answer | Answered on June 25, 2019

I think your chances are good, especially if you join the termination with a step parent adoption.

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Do you know of any such law that puts a time limitation on taking a non- biological fathers name off the birth certificate?

James's answer | Answered on June 24, 2019

Probably the only way to remove his parental rights would be through a Termination law suit, Usually joined with an Adoption suit. It sounds like...

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Can a step child add their step fathers last name without him adopting them?

James's answer | Answered on June 17, 2019

With both parents permission or after citation the other parent fails to object, then you may do a name change with out an adoption. It might only...

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I have a concern getting my daughters passport?

James's answer | Answered on May 21, 2019

You can hire a local lawyer to petition the court to modify your current order to include passport provisions that work best for the child. The...

James Paul Peterson's Answers (226)

Non custodial parent has never even met my child but won't sign over rights, what do I do?

My child is 18 and wants her stepdad to adopt her since her bio dad isnt around as much how much does something like that cost?

What can i do to adopt my sibling?

I want to adopt a relative's child. She asked my husband and i to adopt baby. Do we need an attorney? Is it too costly?

My wifes daughter is pregnant but cant afford to raise this child. Can we adopt the child at birth?

My friend wants to adopt my child?

Is it possible to terminate my son’s dads parental rights after he’s deported due to criminal history?

Do you know of any such law that puts a time limitation on taking a non- biological fathers name off the birth certificate?

Can a step child add their step fathers last name without him adopting them?

I have a concern getting my daughters passport?