What happens if the parent that filed for a mediation doesn't show up physically but gets phoned in to the courtroom?

I agree, you need an attorney to help guide you through the process. It is up to the judge whether or not to grant a motion to appear by phone.

The location will be based on the county in which you live. If the court website for your area does not have a page with the forms required, you...

Can he adopt my friends daughter?

You will need to speak with an adoption attorney in your area. Because it is a crime against a minor, it is unlikely that he can adopt a child but...

How can my husband get rights to his son that he didn't know existed? Mother gave him up for adoption to her parents

Your best option is to discuss this with a different adoption attorney than the one used on the adoption papers. This is a complicated situation...

Can I get adopted by Female US Citizen?

While adult adoption may be legal in your state, an adoption must be started before the non-citizen reaches the age of 16 for immigration purposes....

Adopt child from non conventional Hague countries

You need to consult with an attorney who specializes in these issues. You should look for an attorney who works with both adoption and immigration...

How do I do this? I will be remarried August 20 2016

Your best option is to consult with an adoption attorney in your area that can analyze the specific facts of your situation and help you decide...

What happens during the adoption process if we do not know who the father is?

I agree. You and/or your sister should consult with an adoption attorney in the local area to help you with the adoption process. Adoptions can...

What recourse does my daughter and son in-law have to get this to stop? Does the birth mother have any legal rights?

I agree that the first step is to look at the adoption agreement. If it is an open adoption, the biological mom may have a right to communicate...

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Our niece has expressed interest in us adapting her baby after born. Can we adapt???

I agree, if you have had a child removed from your care, it is unlikely that an adoption would be approved.