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In WV how can I ask a father to give up parental right with out someone else adopting them. Can I leave them without a father?
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Answered on April 02, 2009
Generally courts will not terminate parental rights when there is no adoption pending (regardless of divorces, domestic violence or other issues). ...
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Can a birth father stop step parent adoption?
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Answered on April 01, 2009
A biological parent can contest an adoption. It's not something to do alone. He needs to contact an experienced adoptions attorney in CO. The...
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How do I repair a settlement process when my lawyer made mistakes on a parenting plan I did not approve?
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Answered on April 01, 2009
You seriously need to talk to your lawyer. Specifically outline what your issues are and identify the flaws in the proposals he/she has been...
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How old does my child that was adopted out have to be for me to legally try to contact her?
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Answered on April 01, 2009
If there's no restraining order (or provision in any "open adoption" agreements), you technically can contact her just you can contact any other...
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Ex-Husband and dependents for tax purposes
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Answered on April 01, 2009
While it is irritating as can be that the ex is way behind on support, it can actually work to your advantage to have him continue to claim a child...
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I am the father of one child by the mother who lives in Calif. I live in seattle and paying child support.
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Answered on April 01, 2009
Typically, courts annualize child support. Living expenses such as rent/mortgage, utilities, etc that are necessary for the child can't be stopped...
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My husband was court ordered to pay child and spoucal support June 2007, I have no documents, can this be enforced, and how?
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Answered on April 01, 2009
I disagree with the answer mocking the idea of peacefully resolving child support issues. In fact, your question mentioned "negotiate." It may be...
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Child Support/Adoption Question
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Answered on March 26, 2009
Your obligation to pay current support ended when your parental right were terminated. If you owed any past-due support, you still have to finish...
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How can i give up my legal rights up to the mother and not pay any more child suport any more?
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Answered on March 24, 2009
The only way you can relinquish your parental rights is if the mother has a new spouse ready to adopt the child. You cannot relinquish parental...
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Mother wants custody of child, I currently have custody, what do i do?
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Answered on March 24, 2009
Nothing. If she wants custody, the she has to file a petition to modify the parenting plan. It's unlikely that she would be successful.
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