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My step mom wants to adopt me and i am 19. how much would that be and what would be the process to do it?
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Answered on July 03, 2018
Attorney fees will vary by attorney, but you can count on at least $360 filing and $8 vital statistics fees. With you as an adult, your biological...
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Can they bring charges on the parents if they give up to the grandmother custody or adoption
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Answered on July 02, 2018
Simple answer is yes. If a crime was committed, regardless of if it is continuing or not, it can be charged. Often times the criminal portion...
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Will I be eligible for unemployment ?
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Answered on June 27, 2018
The answer is maybe. There are several factors that go into unemployment decisions. In general, if the employer has terminated your employment,...
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Is the process for step-parent adoption the same for a child with no father listed on the birth certificate?
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Answered on June 22, 2018
There are more questions that need to be answered to determine if you even need to give the father notice. Simply knowing who the father is does...
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How can my step dad adopt me?
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Answered on June 19, 2018
Yes. It is an easier process than if you were a minor.
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Can I get my 2 kids biological fathers rights terminated by putting an add in the news paper or some sort of abandonment?
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Answered on June 11, 2018
Depending on your circumstances, you may not even need to do that. Under statute, if he was an unmarried biological father who never fully...
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Can my daughter grant me guardianship of her son without consulting the father?
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Answered on May 18, 2018
There is a lot of missing information that may influence or direct how you would need to proceed with this. Were they ever married? Is there a...
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Can I obtain legal help to get custody of my nephews? Can DCFS tell me I'm not allowed to appeal a background check decision?
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Answered on May 01, 2018
You can petition the court for kinship placement. They are likely looking at how long ago the offense was and how severe. If it was any of the...
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My wages are being withheld do I have a strong case?
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Answered on April 23, 2018
Generally speaking, an employer cannot withhold or divert wages without a written agreement. One exception is if the employer shows that an...
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How can I be adopted by different people
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Answered on April 23, 2018
If you are old enough, you can petition the court to be emancipated. Adoptions for "adults" are much easier than unemancipated children. Your age...
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