Lori A Jenkins
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Salem, OR

Adoption Lawyer at Salem, OR

Practice Areas: Adoption, Divorce & Separation, Guardianship

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My 3 year old son was adopted by my stepsister through dyfs. Is there anything i can legally do to see him? What about my mom?

Lori's answer | Answered on November 27, 2017

Probably not, if your stepsister is not agreeable, but you should check with a New Jersey attorney to make sure.

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I recently married and want to give my daughter my new last name, her father didnt sign the Birth Cert, can I do so w.o consent?

Lori's answer | Answered on November 22, 2017

Most likely yes, but you need to contact an attorney who specializes in family law. The birth father is what is known as a putative father, and...

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