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I live in idaho, my 17 year old niece asked me if my husband and i would adopt her unborn baby what steps do i need to take?
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Answered on April 08, 2010
Adoption laws vary from state to state, and since I am a California attorney I can only give you some very general advice.
Your state will...
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Can my husband file for Divorce in two different states?
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Answered on April 08, 2010
It is difficult to give you a definitive answer without more information.
Have you been served with documents for the Washington divorce? If...
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If I go into the system by child protective services can I get adopted out by another family?
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Answered on April 08, 2010
I am guessing from your question that you are a minor child and are unhappy at home. I would be really interested in learning why you want to run...
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I agreed, signed and notarized, signing over my rights for stepparent adoption.
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Answered on April 08, 2010
The fact that you signed the consent to the step parent adoption does not terminate your rights or your responsibilities as the child's father. ...
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What happens in a divorce when your spouse has lied about being previously married?
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Answered on April 08, 2010
So long as he was divorced before he married you, there should be no difficulty with the previous marriage.
Be aware that if you still own real...
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I have gardianship so how do I adopt?
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Answered on April 01, 2010
There are a several questions to address before I can answer your question, but I will give it my best shot.
The first question is, did your...
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If I file a legal separation, will my husband be able to file bankruptcy?
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Answered on April 01, 2010
If you file a Petition for Legal Separation or for divorce, you are still legally married until the court says otherwise. Your husband can file...
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What does Default Response/Status Report mean in a divorce case?
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Answered on April 01, 2010
This question was posted five months ago; I sure hope you got an attorney. You have a limited amount of time to set aside a default judgment but,...
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My wife filed a response within 30 days of my filing but never served me. It is now 90 days after my original filing
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Answered on April 01, 2010
Because your wife filed a response, it is unlikely that you could have taken her default even before she hired an attorney. You should also be...
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How much settlement can i ask for
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Answered on April 01, 2010
You are entitled to 50% of the community property estate. You say your husband has kept all assets as his sole separate property - I am guessing...