Questions answered by Alison Foster Davis

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What does it in tail to sign stepparent adoption papers?

Alison's answer | Answered on July 18, 2012

The step-parent adoption process is usually not difficult, but I always recommend at least consulting with an attorney to ensure that you follow...

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Hi, I was wondering if i can write a judge a letter latting her know how i feel about my kids and why i miss court and ect

Alison's answer | Answered on July 18, 2012

Some states will accept a written statement from a parent; others will not. Do you have appointed counsel to represent you? That person is your...

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What can I do to obtain my adoption information file from my parents?

Alison's answer | Answered on July 18, 2012

This will depend on Ohio laws about disclosure of adoption files. You should consult an adoption attorney who is licensed in Ohio. Try contacting...

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I was born in russia and adopted by a military family here in america and I am trying to see if i can get my Russian birth certi

Alison's answer | Answered on July 18, 2012

Whether you can open your adoption file depends on the laws of the state where you were adopted. Given that your adoptive parents are in the...

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I have had my grandaughter for 2 years now I do have custody, my question is can I adopt her with out getting parents involved

Alison's answer | Answered on July 18, 2012

You cannot adopt unless without the written consent of each living parent, unless the parent's rights have been terminated by a court. The written...

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Can my distant relative adopt me for US citizenship/Nationality..

Alison's answer | Answered on April 05, 2012

Unfortunately, if you are already 16 years old, any adoption completed at this point will not be a sufficient legal basis for you to emigrate to...

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I want to terminate my parental rights asap

Alison's answer | Answered on March 09, 2012

The attorney who answered above gave good advice, in my opinion. I would add that in CA and some other jurisdictions, it is possible to have the...

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Child visitation

Alison's answer | Answered on March 09, 2012

I don't handle custody cases, but I do know that filing for contempt is a very serious action to take. Since it is punishable by a fine and...

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Adult adoption of biological child

Alison's answer | Answered on March 09, 2012

The location of the divorce and previous adoption are not relevant to the adult adoption (but thanks for sharing that information since it's better...

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I want to adopt my step son, who has Autism and whose mother couldnt' care less about him. Refuses to cut him loose.

Alison's answer | Answered on March 09, 2012

You should consult with a lawyer in IA to determine whether the mother's failure to visit regularly or to support the child are sufficient to...

Alison Foster Davis's Answers (445)

What does it in tail to sign stepparent adoption papers?

Hi, I was wondering if i can write a judge a letter latting her know how i feel about my kids and why i miss court and ect

What can I do to obtain my adoption information file from my parents?

I was born in russia and adopted by a military family here in america and I am trying to see if i can get my Russian birth certi

I have had my grandaughter for 2 years now I do have custody, my question is can I adopt her with out getting parents involved

Can my distant relative adopt me for US citizenship/Nationality..

I want to terminate my parental rights asap

Child visitation

Adult adoption of biological child

I want to adopt my step son, who has Autism and whose mother couldnt' care less about him. Refuses to cut him loose.