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TERMINATIMG PARENTAL RIGHTS AND STEP PARENT ADOPTION.

Janna's answer | Answered on November 13, 2015

Do you know for sure that your son's father wouldn't consent to the adoption? If he would, the process would be relatively simple (and agreeing to...

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Can I move forward with an adoption after finalized divorce?

Janna's answer | Answered on October 29, 2015

You do need to complete the adoption for your son's sake - right now, it sounds like you have no formal legal status as his guardian, parent, or...

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I want to terminate my son's biological father's rights

Janna's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

I suggest seeing if your ex would voluntarily consent to the adoption. (The adoption would cut off his future child support obligations, which...

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I'm trying to adopt my niece I have legal guardianship and don't know where to start

Janna's answer | Answered on September 17, 2015

If both bio parents will consent to the adoption, the process will be relatively (relatively!) simple. You will still need to have a social worker...

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I m 66 and married . we like to adopt 34 yrs old as a daughter living with us. Can we do that ?

Janna's answer | Answered on August 17, 2015

Yes, adult adoptions are relatively simple and require only the consent of the adoptive parents and the adoptee. However, the adoption would not...

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Terminating parental rights, both parents agree, family member wants to adopt... how do we do this? How much $$?

Janna's answer | Answered on August 12, 2015

I agree with Mark. First, your mom will need to arrange for a homestudy by a licensed social worker. (I can provide suggestions for social...

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How much will it cost for someone to file adoption papers for us? It is an independent adoption.

Janna's answer | Answered on July 09, 2015

There are a lot of issues here (including what is the situation with the birth father and how will his rights be terminated; do you have a...

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Where to find consent to adopt and petition for step parent adoption? Can we also add a stipulation?

Janna's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

King County has generic packages of forms that you can purchase (and adapt for use in King County), but most people find that it is worth hiring an...

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How Do i Adopt my step daughter?

Janna's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

If the biological father is truly unknown, you will have to publish notice of the adoption to "John Doe" in the newspaper in order to terminate his...

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Want to adopt my second cousin she is 18 months old. How can I do this?

Janna's answer | Answered on September 17, 2014

You need to ensure that the child's DSHS case worker knows that you are interested and prepared to adopt her. Ultimately, DSHS will decide where...

Janna Jill Annest's Answers (76)

TERMINATIMG PARENTAL RIGHTS AND STEP PARENT ADOPTION.

Can I move forward with an adoption after finalized divorce?

I want to terminate my son's biological father's rights

I'm trying to adopt my niece I have legal guardianship and don't know where to start

I m 66 and married . we like to adopt 34 yrs old as a daughter living with us. Can we do that ?

Terminating parental rights, both parents agree, family member wants to adopt... how do we do this? How much $$?

How much will it cost for someone to file adoption papers for us? It is an independent adoption.

Where to find consent to adopt and petition for step parent adoption? Can we also add a stipulation?

How Do i Adopt my step daughter?

Want to adopt my second cousin she is 18 months old. How can I do this?