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Once a child turns 18 and wants to be adopted by her stepdad, does the biological father have to be informed?
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Answered on October 24, 2018
The biological parents do not have to be notified when an adult child seeks to be adopted by another adult. However, it is possible that your...
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Can stepfather be listed as guardian of my 18 yr old daughter on her HS student records instead of me, the custodial parent?
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Answered on October 23, 2018
Since your daughter is 18, she is considered an adult and can list whoever she wants as an emergency contact on her school records, with doctors, etc.
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How much is the average cost to subpoena birth records?
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Answered on October 20, 2018
First, I recommend contacting the adoption agency if there was one involved to see if they will release any of the records. If not, then before...
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How do I unseal my Grandfathers adoption record in Texas?
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Answered on October 20, 2018
First, you will need to know what court finalized the adoption. You can do that by completing an inquiry for the court of continuing jurisdiction...
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Voluntarily relinquish rights in TX?
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Answered on October 17, 2018
The public policy of Texas is to have two parents who have a duty to care and provide support for the child. Most likely, the Court will not allow...
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How do I get on my sons birth certificate?
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Answered on October 17, 2018
You should consult with a family attorney who has experience in child custody and child support matters. One course of action you can take is to...
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CCan i adopt my husband niece in mexico then how do i bring her to united states im a american citizen?
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Answered on October 17, 2018
I recommend that you contact an immigration attorney to assist you with this question.
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How can I get the dad to sign over his rights?
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Answered on October 17, 2018
Yes. It doesn't matter if the father is on the birth certificate or not. The Court will require you to notify the biological father and obtain...
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How can I go about termination of parental rights to a child I have adopted. ?
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Answered on October 15, 2018
The above attorneys are correct. If your parents are willing to adopt the child, you can sign a affidavit of relinquishment of your parental...
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If the biological father isn't present at the birth of our daughter because he is in prison can I still give our baby his last n
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Answered on October 10, 2018
It is up to you to complete the birth certificate information with the child's biological father information as well as to pick whatever name you...
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