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I am incarsarated. Is there anyway I can keep custody of my child without the state giving him up for adoption?
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Answered on February 02, 2012
The state cannot terminate anyone's rights without providing court-appointed counsel if requested. You should immediately contact the court in...
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What are the rights to non blood kinship foster mom vs 2nd cousins of a baby that is up for adoption they have never meet?
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Answered on February 02, 2012
That depends on the laws of your state. Many states provide a preference for relatives, as well as a preference for foster parents of six months or...
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Is there any immigration benefit provided ( to get legalization ) in adoption of Mexican Adult (28) for a Tennessee resident.
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Answered on February 02, 2012
Sorry, federal law does not give immigration benefits for adoption of a legal adult. Usually the adoptee must be under age 16, with a few...
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My sons father is willing to terminated his parental rights and im getting mixed answers on yes you can do it and no you cant
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Answered on February 02, 2012
California law is definitely weighted in favor of not terminating parental rights unless there is another person (i.e., a new spouse) willing to...
What is the step-by-step process to termination of parental rights/step-parent adoption?
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Answered on February 02, 2012
Sorry, but I have to disagree with some significant portions of the previous answer.
1. Before completing and filing ANY forms, you should ask...
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Is a post adoption contact agreement still valid?
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Answered on February 02, 2012
Please see my previous and more detailed answer to this question, which I believe was posted twice. In summary:
1. No, you aren't legally...
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Adoption contact agreement still valid?
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Answered on February 02, 2012
As I read your question, it sounds like you are the biological parent and have asked the court to withdraw your consent. However, you were...
Can I sue this adoption agency?
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Answered on February 02, 2012
Please note that an adoption facilitator is NOT an agency. Adoption agencies are licensed by the State Department of Social Services and must...
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Can I get sole coustudy of my two daughters or can my husband adopt easily if the father had no contact for a year ?
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Answered on January 18, 2012
I don't think anyone can answer this question well without knowing the ages of your children. If they are very young, and your ex is truly...
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Can I change my sons last name to his stepfathers name?
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Answered on January 18, 2012
I would qualify the previous answer by stating that you can apply for the name change, but if the biological father objects, the judge does not...
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