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Do I need an attorney? My husband wants to adopt my son and the biological dad is willing to relinquish his rights.
Asked in Ringgold,  LA Jun. 23, 2020 ,  3 Answers
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The biological dad lives in California and hasn't had anything to do with my son for 9 years. My husband and I live in Louisiana. We don't know if there's anyway we can represent ourselves, or if we just have to have an attorney.

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What is involved in court ordered reunificatiin
Asked on Jun. 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers
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If a parent has multiple children in different homes and parental rights are terminated does that apply to all children?
Asked in Hazard,  KY Jun. 17, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I have permanent custody of a child who has 3 older siblings in foster care. Their foster parents are currently in the process to adopt the 3 siblings. If they get the parents rights terminated in their case, will i also have to get them terminated in my (adoption) case for the younger sibling, or o...

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Louisiana. ...grandchild has lived in grandparents home,all his life. Grandpa died, aunts trying to evict him. He is ado
Asked in Dallas,  TX Jun. 03, 2020 ,  1 Answers
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Grandchild adopted. But,family blood

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Kids & I relocated to AZ from WA what happens if dad wants them?
Asked in Phoenix,  AZ Mar. 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers

He’s not on Birth certificate for my youngest he’s on my oldests birth certificate. But we’ve never gone through court about kids for anything. They’ve been living with me I let them see me. But because this coronavirus epidemic shutting down my work I was Forced to take my children and move to Ariz...

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What has to be done to get out of a military contract prior to going to naval academy.
Asked on Jul. 30, 2019 ,  1 Answers

My brother in-law just turned 18 and is about to go to naval academy. The thing is he never wanted to be in the military. Both he and my wife lived in an abusive adopted household and he was forced to enlist. He only just turned 18 and finally moved out, he is willing to do all most anything, even i...

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hello I filed chapter 7 back in 2017 my 2015 Dodge Ram was included in that ch 7 the credit union has allowed me to keep
Asked in Eugene,  OR Feb. 21, 2019 ,  1 Answers
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the vehicle however it is not being reported to the credit agencies can i turn in said vehicle without repercussions thank you Todd

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Is my illegitimate brother entitled to my parents' estate?
Asked in Oakland,  CA Jul. 17, 2017 ,  9 Answers

Mom passed and dad is adjusting his will. We are 5 siblings and the illegitimate son has appeared after 50+ years. He was adopted by his mother's husband. As he receives no inheritance can he (successfully) contest the will? My dad says he is his biological son.

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How can I remove something on my CORI that is not true. Its causing a headache in my life
Asked in Methuen,  MA Aug. 13, 2015 ,  9 Answers
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There is something on my CORI that is preventing me from taking custody of a couple of kids. How can I get this removed so that I can go forward with this. I dont even know what it is, all I know is that it says something like I am a danger to kids or something along that line. I have never been in ...

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How do I have my fiance adopt my daughter? What is the process? Any details would be nice.
Asked in Freeport,  IL May 06, 2014 ,  6 Answers
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How do I have my fiance adopt my daughter? What is the process? Any details would be nice. Yes, we will be using a lawyer to do all paperwork, but I would still like a thorough idea of what to expect prior to its occurrence. - We will be getting married in two months and currently have other childre...

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How does a person get custody of their child if they have a felony record?
Asked in Portland,  OR Nov. 08, 2013 ,  3 Answers
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my friend has been in prison for 2 years because, he stole a car, he gets out in 6 months. his son was put into foster care at 1 month old and has remained there since. (he is now 17 months) the mother of his child is a drug user and is mentally unstable, court documents states she is a danger to he...

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My wife wants to change my stepdaughters last name to mine. What process do I have to go through for this?
Asked in Chicago,  IL Nov. 07, 2013 ,  3 Answers
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I've raised my stepdaughter since she was 5, now 12. Married 5 years with my undocumented wife. Biological father hasn't and is not around, not listed on birth certificate. Trying to assure custody if anything were to happen to my wife (mostly deportation).

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A nanny's liability issues with pool and neighborhood kids always wanting to come over to swim invited or uninvited.
Asked in Malvern,  PA Apr. 22, 2013 ,  10 Answers
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As a nanny, I am concerned about the liability issues I could face with as many as eight neighborhood kids coming over to swim either invited or uninvited. I would be interested in some pool rules also that may protect me in this situation ( i.e. just by saying a parent must be with them, am I no lo...

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My kid of 2 1/2 years old was bit by a dog on the face. What do I have to do?
Asked in Dallas,  TX Mar. 20, 2013 ,  10 Answers
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I did call 911, fire department show up did a report on it also I have a medical record and pictures, the bite ac-cured when passing by going in to grocery store in Plano TX and close by there was a dog adoption campaign in front of a pet store which I had to pass by to go in the grocery store, the ...

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I am a US citizen and what i need to do to bring my grandaughter to US to live with me?
Asked in Jacksonville,  FL Aug. 12, 2012 ,  5 Answers
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She is 14 years long,living in Hungary.I am thinking of the option to adopt her.

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Do i need permission from the father for a step parent adoption with a child born out of wedlock in Ga ?
Asked in Woodstock,  GA May 09, 2012 ,  5 Answers
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The father is listed on the birth certificate in case that matters. Also how long does it take for this kind of adoption in Ga? What if i can't locate the person ? It's been years.

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Adopting our 8 month old grandchild with mothers consent, father unknown
Asked in Stockbridge,  GA Nov. 21, 2011 ,  4 Answers
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We are grandparents adopting our infant grandson with his mothers consent. The baby has been with us since birth. The unknown father will be served by publication. Is anything else necessary to file with petition besides mothers consent and publication affidavit

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