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You would want to check with your local court house to be sure of the rules and requirements for adopting in your specific state.
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If you legally give a kid your name is that like adoption?
It depends....Was it only a matter of the child's last name being changed or did you file a Petition to Adopt the child? For you to be the legal parent of this child, then you would have had to file the necessary court paperwork to adopt the child (i.e. petition for adoption) and the court would have had to enter a decree of adoption (i.e. granted your petition for adoption). If the child's name were changed absent an adoption action and decree then you are not legally responsible to support the child.
How to write a petition for adoption?
dear sir me and my wife need a female child babe to adopt
How do you reverse adoption of an adult in Florida?
You would have to file a Petition to Terminate Parental Rights and get a judgment.
How do you reverse a stepparent adoption in Michigan as an adult to take your birth name back?
You have asked two different questions. First, you probably can not reverse an adoption. Second, it is easy to change your name. It is a simple legal procedure. You do not need to reverse an adoption to do it. You fill out the forms, petition the court, and the judge signs the petition. You have changed your name back to your birth name.
How long do you have to petition the courts after your child is adopted out and rights were terminated to get your child back?
This varies depending on where you live but before the adoption is finalized I have heard one year. Once the adoption is finalized there is nothing you can do.
How do you adopt your wife's 4-month-old daughter if her father has never seen her and does not pay any child support?
You need to contact an attorney who specializes in custody and adoption. Generally, it will be easier if the father will consent to the adoption. If not then you will need to petition the court to terminate the father's parental rights. Each state has its own laws that govern such an issue. You need expert legal advice.You need to contact an attorney who specializes in custody and adoption. Generally, it will be easier if the father will consent to the adoption. If not then you will need to petition the court to terminate the father's parental rights. Each state has its own laws that govern such an issue. You need expert legal advice.You need to contact an attorney who specializes in custody and adoption. Generally, it will be easier if the father will consent to the adoption. If not then you will need to petition the court to terminate the father's parental rights. Each state has its own laws that govern such an issue. You need expert legal advice.You need to contact an attorney who specializes in custody and adoption. Generally, it will be easier if the father will consent to the adoption. If not then you will need to petition the court to terminate the father's parental rights. Each state has its own laws that govern such an issue. You need expert legal advice.
How do i adopt my wife's child?
Adoption by step-parents is the most common type of adoption in the United States and the procedure is virtually the same as it would be for other types of adoption. The process is relatively easy in those cases in which the biological parent consents or has abandoned his parental duties. If the biological parent refuses to consent to the step-parent adoption it is still possible for the step-parent to successfully adopt the step-child. However, a lawsuit will have to be brought against the biological parent. This lawsuit will aim to terminate his or her biological rights.Below is a general outline of the steps in the adoption process* Filing of a petition: The parties wishing to adopt must file a petition with the court asking the court to approve their desire to adopt a particular child. * Notice period: After the petition is filed, anyone with a vested interest in the child well being (e.g., a parent, guardian, legal representative, adoption agency, or in most states the child herself if over 12 years old) must receive notice of the petition. Exact notice requirements vary by state. * Adoption hearing: During the hearing, the judge determines if the adoption is in the child:s best interest. If satisfied, the judge will then issue an final decree of adoption.
How do you legally adopt your wife's child in Kansas?
Start by finding a Kansas Attorney that practices family law. They will draw up a petition to the court, asking the court to approve the adoption. Having approval of their father will improve the likelihood of the adoption being approved.
Your best friend died when her daughter was 5 and has been raised by her her father and now she wants to petition the court for you to adopt her to become her legal mother is this possible?
No. The girl can not petition the court for you to adopt her. It would be possible for her father to give her up for adoption and you to adopt her. She, however, can not change the situation on her own.
How do you give a 10 year old up for adoption?
In such a case, both biological parents must file a TPR petition voluntarily relinquishing their parental rights and the court must accept the petition before a child is eligible for adoption.
Can you adopt your wife's sister?
Adoption is usually used to establish a legally accepted parent-child or custodial relationship. If your sister-in-law is a minor without custodial parents, it might be possible to adopt her, but as your child, not as your sister. Consult an attorney familiar with adoption law in your area, petition the courts and see if it works.
Can a US citizen adopt a legal immigrant on student visa who is over 18 she lost her dad and her mom can no longer afford to pay for her school?
Yes, the adoption is possible, but remember that the adoption will not give her any immigration benefit (must be before child turns 16 for an immigraqtion benefit). That is, you will NOT be able to petition her for legal residency.
