Adoption

I believe you can, but I think the mature thing to do would be to sit your parents down, no matter how difficult it may seem and...

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Adoption RegulationsDomestic adoptions are regulated by state agencies for the most part; the state you live in and, if you adopt...

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Additional Info- I believe that in ANY case you must be a minimum of 18 years old (but most of the time you'll want to be older)...

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It is basically an adoption that would not have taken place if the adoptive parents had knowledge of specific information. It...

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After having spent many months researching adoption, I have learned that the cost of an adoption depends on several factors. The...

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Adopting a Baby When PoorTry contacting your local adoption agency or maybe even Children and Family Services. There might be...

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According to Families Thru International Adoption, in most countries, boys and girls are both available for adoption. In China...

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Generally, yes, except in some cases of kin/relative adoption or a step-parent adoption. In these cases a homestudy MAY be...

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In most states, as long as the proper paperwork in filed and the adoption is finalized, the birth parent cannot take the adopted...

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The average cost for a private adoption is between four thousand and thirty thousand dollars. Domestic private adoptions can...

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With all of the red tape and paperwork you will need to go through, it is not likely, especially if you plan to adopt from...

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Yes. In the majority of the cases it pertains to siblings. It is preferable that children of the same family remain together....

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AnswerA homestudy, or home study, is basically an interview with a social worker.You can expect a minimum of 3 visits, some of...

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There are no regulations per say, but bigotry and biases certainly exist in the adoption community and with government social...

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International adoptions tend to run from about twelve or fifteen thousand to about thirty. But the cost usually includes agency...

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Your nephew is no longer a minor and quite capable of looking after himself. He's considered an adult now so the normal adoption...

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Here is advice: As far as I'm aware, the "adoption" of a person over 18 only happens in a few isolated circumstances ... one,...

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AnswerNo. even if you are under the AGE of 18 YOU are still the legal guardian to this child. You cannot be forced to give your...

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My longtime friend married a woman who had a son whose father also never knew them, didn't pay support, etc... He adopted the...

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There are two options. The child can be reliquished to the care of juvenile social services and become a ward of the court. Or a...

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My answer would be No, but a single person can adopt with no problem. The married couple is looked at as one, and both have to...

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AnswerA person who has reached the age of eighteen in most states is considered an adult, however in Alabama and Nebraska the age...

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The least expensive way is to be sure that the mother is willing to give the baby to you for adoption. I don't know what the...

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That you have no right to see your child. Child Support is a separate issues. see links

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No they can not. In the case of being a minor parent the minors have the same rights as adults to decide.

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In general you must be 21 years of age before even be considered a candidate for adopting or fostering a child. The actual...

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AnswerI know for a fact you have to go down to court and protest that you want to adopt these children and then you and your wife...

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A parent cannot simply abandon their child, however in most cases they can voluntarily relinquish parental rights provided that...

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Do you really love them? Did they give you way for a good reason like did they give you away cause they couldn't take care of you...

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No. I am sorry to say you are too young. It's even tough for older people to adopt children unless you have a lot of money and...

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Depending on the circumstances, yes, it is possible. Check with an adoption attorney or a social worker about your situation and...

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It won't be nearly a expensive as adopting a child from an agency or a foreign country. But you should find a lawyer who deals...

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In many cases when adoption papers haven't been signed this is a good indication that either someone in the family was pregnant...

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Juno was going to have an abortion but couldn't go through with it. However she still felt like she didn't want the child herself...

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Yes! Narcissism is the result of inadequate, chaotic or inconsistent "mirroring" in early life. "Mirroring" means: the many times...

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I am uncertain as to the specific laws in Oklahoma, but it is possible to reverse an adoption. Depending on the state you live...

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This should be done legally and you can either go to a lawyer or quietly go to your own attorney which handles these sorts of...

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A if you are still wanting to give your baby up i would love to talk to you about adopting your baby, i would provide you with...

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The child must be available for adoption...that means the parental rights of the birth parents must be terminated legally. I have...

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No. The minor has the legal right to their child

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No. These children are both legally and emotionally siblings, therefore it is not legal nor appropriate for the children to marry.

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If the fathers name is not on the birth certificate but he has been named for child support you will never be able to without his...

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If you care about the future of your baby, it would be best to follow your parents advice. 1. Do you honestly think that you can...

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Adopting an Illegal AlienGuardianship or adoption is only possible for a child who is under the age of 16-years when the action...

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I'm going through the process in California and it is so I'm assuming it would be in any other state as well.

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What kind of rights do you mean? Sometimes parental rights are severed but the child may fare poorly in the adoption process and...

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When there is a split-up between parents it's tough on the kids and all they know is mom and dad and nothing else. They are...

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Before any child can be adopted the biological parents must relinquish parental rights pursuant to the laws of the state in which...

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I managed to find a site for you that has a free search. If you have any information on the birth parents or your sister, please...

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AnswerTake it to the courts, at 23 it will be easy. Call the county court house and have them transfer you to the correct...

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minor adoptionsI've beent there tried that. Your parents have to agree to the adoption first of all, and they have to legally...

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The best thing you can do is petition the court for emancipation so you can be free to do what you want. You may as well...

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I am sure it is different in each state, but in Michigan I know that you must be married for 6 months before the courts will...

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Sometimes, it is up to the person, whether they feel right meeting their birth parents or not, and whether the birth parents want...

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This varies from state to state; some states allow adult adoption and some do not.  Answer Not in Alabama unless special...

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No! The mother of the child is the only one who can make the decisions

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Of course. Being a diabetic is not a reason to bar someone ( male or female ) from being a adoptive parent.i agree, being...

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The person may marry if they choose to, but a child cannot be adopted by a new spouse unless the biological parent voluntarily...

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No, you can only use one agency per adoption and I would recommend you do so. There are banks, however, that will work with the...

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Yes, as long as the misdemeanor conviction is not in conjuction with issues concerning children.

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You can't get around immigration law that way. Any lawyer will tell you that, and you may face charges yourself. That person has...

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No, you already have parents. They would have to give up their parental rights or have them removed by a court of law. If...

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Yes, according to adoption.com [http://famous.adoption.com/famous/nelson-willie.html] Nelson was abandoned by his mother during...

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No she said on twitter she said "lol ok I think some people took things wrong...I was NEVER pregnant and not fat imo. Enough...

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The kind of people who have money and want children (either they cannot have children of their own, or don't want to have...

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Adoption WorriesYes, many do, but adoption is better than abortion. Isn't it better to be adopted by two parents who want a child...

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If you want the name of a PI that has helped many children and birth mothers re-unite, or at least find out the facts then email...

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Yes, you can adopt from Pakistan but at least one of the parents has to be of Pakistani origin. You can find detailed information...

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of course, but your parents have to sign the adoption papers no matter who your being sent over to. unless it is court ordered...

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AnswercHECK OUT VARIOUS ADOPTION AGENCIES (PRIVATE).

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Did she not want to be adopted? Why do you want to reverse the words in her statement? What are you trying to achieve?

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Call Planned Parenthood and ask for assistance with finding adoption agencies in your area. there are many people looking to do...

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Talk to the SURROGATE in the county in which you live. Each County has one within the Courthouse, and they are in charge of all...

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AnswerYou can file the adoption papers yourself and can usually be found in Office depot type store. You can also have a...

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Allowing such visitation would be totally at the discretion of the adopting parents. There is not a law that would force them...

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Yes

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No, they can not legally force you to give up a child for adoption and neither can they force you to have or not to have an...

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I am sorry that you are going through this stressful time right now in your life. Let me tell you what I would do. I would pray...

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You can get in trouble for not telling the birth father about the baby. It is not only unfair, but I think he can take you to...

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This is not up to you. A minor can not do that. You need you parents top give up their rights and the social workers take over....

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I don't see why not, as long as you continue to take your medication:)

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As far as I'm aware, Texas allows adult adoptions; you should check with an attorney.

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Here are some signs that you may be pregnant... 1. Tender, swollen Breast 2. Fatigue feeling tired 3. Implantation bleeding Red...

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None. Unless the godfather is in the will as the person who will be given the child if the parent dies, there are no rights. If...

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In most US states there are not laws that would directly disallow such an adoption. However, adoptions are granted by the court...

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The parents have to give up their parental rights and you file to adopt the child in the county court house where you reside.

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Unless the kid is, like, 10 months old, the biodad has abandoned the child. If his parental rights haven't already been severed,...

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You need to go back to the courts that gave step-mother custody and file for custody. The stepmother would have been able to...

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In the United States adoption is covered by state law. In all of the states in this area, the answer is yes. I have no idea what...

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Before I give you the added information to help locate your biological parents there are certain things you should know. ...

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No. The main goal must be to have children end up in loving homes regardless of where it is.

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This is a really hard question to answer, but for me, yes! Two friends of mine (both lesbians) have adopted a son from Russia...

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Yes. When a child is legally adopted the child's original birth certificate is amended by court order. The birth certificate...

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Only if you want to be arrested for child abandonment. If you wish to put the child up for adoption, use the proper channels. It...

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No! Once a child is adopted they are legally the child of the adoptive parents. The only way that child could be a step-child...

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It's the adoption process in which both the birth parent(s) and the adoptive parents are made known to each other....

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That depends on the agency and the felony he committed.. Even if the adoption agency bylaws allow it, the biological parents may...

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He can get a court order, but until he does, you do not have to. As far as your boyfriend wanting to adopt the baby, the...

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My fianc'e was adopted and when we get married we both decided to have our birth child and than go and adopt a child in need. I...

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