Alison Foster Davis's Answers (445)

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How do you go about getting your parental rights back if you know the place you children were placed is harmful to them?

Alison's answer | Answered on March 24, 2019

I am not licensed in Nevada or Oregon, but I can say that in most states, it is legally impossible to "un-terminate" your parental rights. You can...

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If ex files for adoption in California with her now husband (step parent to child) Will the court let me know?

Alison's answer | Answered on March 15, 2019

As noted by the other attorneys, you cannot terminate your parental rights on your own. However, when they notify you that the adoption is moving...

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I am 52 years old and married but I want to take on my step dad's last name.

Alison's answer | Answered on March 15, 2019

I agree with the prior answer that a name change will not affect the parent-child relationship. If your step-father is willing, he and you could...

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I want to adopt a 19 year old. How do I get the paperwork?

Alison's answer | Answered on March 15, 2019

I agree with the prior answer - you will need an attorney to assist you with this adult adoption.

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How can I adopt my best friend

Alison's answer | Answered on March 15, 2019

I am not licensed in NV, but if you are a minor, you are not legally able to adopt anyone. Assuming that you meant to ask how YOUR MOM could adopt...

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Is filing child abandonment against my 2 year olds father the right choice?

Alison's answer | Answered on March 15, 2019

I am not licensed in GA, but this should be a pretty straight-forward step-parent adoption once you are married. If the bio father will not...

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Can my son’s father make me change his last name?

Alison's answer | Answered on March 15, 2019

If the child's father files an action to establish paternity and visitation, the court will likely provide him with some some visitation to begin a...

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If I give up my parental rights do I have to take care of the child in any form?

Alison's answer | Answered on March 15, 2019

I am not licensed in NY, but no parent is legally entitled to walk away from his or her financial responsibilities merely by telling the other...

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Do I have to give my daughters father her social security number?

Alison's answer | Answered on March 15, 2019

I am not licensed in VA, but am wondering why the father would want to apply for child support from you if he is not involved in the child's life....

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What can I do if I want custody of a child?

Alison's answer | Answered on March 15, 2019

You need to hire qualified legal counsel to assist you with formalizing this as an adoption. As long as the mother is willing to consent, and the...

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