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Can I petition and adopt the my husbands child? how do I go about it?

Stefan's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

As a step-parent, the adoption process in state court is somewhat streamlined, but you either need the consent of the other parent, or you need to...

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Is a QDRO awarded during prior marriage considered marital property in subsequent divorce?

Stefan's answer | Answered on March 07, 2015

It will be considered pre-marital, as long as you are careful not to intermingle it with marital funds. Set up a separate account for the money...

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What if Im pregnant at 16, and in state care can I live with the father of my baby and his family?

Stefan's answer | Answered on March 07, 2015

Assuming you are in foster care, the social worker is the person with authority to make that decision. Generally the social worker will consult...

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Can a father sign his rights over without somebody adopting the child?

Stefan's answer | Answered on March 07, 2015

In most states there are only two ways to end someone's parental rights. He would either have to consent to adoption or relinquish rights to a...

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If my ex goes against what we agreed to in mediation, do I go back to the mediator or do I get a lawyer?

Stefan's answer | Answered on March 07, 2015

If the mediation was part of your divorce or custody case, and the agreement was put into the court custody order, find a copy of the order. Show...

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My children were given up for adoption and the mother and the adoptive parents used fraud to do it without my knowledge.

Stefan's answer | Answered on March 07, 2015

It is correct that you will at least need to consult with an attorney to find out what your options are. Most states have a time limit for...

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