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| Access to original birth certificate | 11/22/2009 | Alice Allen, Rev (ULC) |
Q: My father found out that he was adopted after joining the US Navy during the Korean War. His ...
A: Ron, adoption records in the US are usually sealed without expiry. They are not generally accessible ...
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| Recent Adoption | 11/21/2009 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: My wife and I have adopted before and recently we made another. Now the child we adopted is Viktor ...
A: I'm happy to respond as I rarely get a question like yours. First of all, I'm wondering how much ...
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| Adoption over age 18 | 11/20/2009 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I am writing a novel (fiction) and I need some advice on the legalities of adopting someone who is ...
A: I don't mind trying to answer your question, even though we are talking about a fictional situation. ...
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| hopelessly wanting to help | 11/14/2009 | Terrie |
Q: my dear freind moved last summer from orgon to texes with her 2 daughters and live in boyfreind ...
A: Sadly it is not that simple or easy. If you were a family member it might be. Your friend could ask ...
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| Can i adopt my friend? | 11/9/2009 | Colleen |
Q: I'm 18, and my 16 year old friend's mother is getting tired of taking care of her. I don't want my ...
A: Adoption is a very serious, committed undertaking. First off, I don't think there are many states ...
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| Custody of niece in foster care | 11/6/2009 | Chandricka R. Mose, LCSW-C, LICSW, ACSW |
Q: I live in New York City and since April 2008 my niece (my brothers daughter) has been with me in ...
A: Unfortunately, homelessness and unemployment are not enough to keep a child in foster care. These ...
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| kids back | 11/5/2009 | Terrie |
Q: that is just crazy that i can't get my kids back! cause they been adopted i think then again i don't ...
A: Once parental rights are terminated by the courts and the children are adopted there is nothing that ...
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| Home Study for adopting step children | 11/4/2009 | Colleen |
Q: where can we find a counselor/home study person in our area, San Antonio, TX. Our lawyer said that ...
A: I apologize for taking a while to get back to you, but I was out town for a couple of days. I am ...
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| Adopting unborn neice/nephew in another state | 11/4/2009 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: My husband and I would like to adopt our unborn niece/nephew, who resides in NH (we reside in WI). ...
A: You probably know some things about the adoption process since you adopted previously. In the ...
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| adoption | 11/2/2009 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I have been divorced from my ex husband for almost 6 years and have remarried (almost 3 years ago). ...
A: The idea of allowing the birth parent who is surrendering or relinquishing their rights to have ...
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| Should I look for my birth parents | 10/23/2009 | Paula Darkins |
Q: I am almost 40 years old and have never really had a desire to pursue my birth parents. I have two ...
A: I found my birth mom about 8 years ago, and it was great because she answered a lot of my questions. ...
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| legal guardianship to adopting | 10/22/2009 | Colleen |
Q: we are the legal guardians of my 6 year old daughter. She has been with us since she was 3 months ...
A: It sounds like you're doing a great job for your daughter. Since you are her legal guardians, I ...
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| kids | 10/22/2009 | Colleen |
Q: ok, my ex girlfriend and i 4 years ago had a boy together and basically have been seperated for ...
A: It sounds like you're really ready to do the right thing. If it is possible for you to take this ...
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| Niece being put up for adoption | 10/20/2009 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: My husbands and I are due to have niece that is due in about 36 days. His sisters first baby was ...
A: If you don't think CPS will remove the children or take the baby after it is born, you and your ...
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| looking after my nieces | 10/20/2009 | Terrie |
Q: This is not a problem only i cant afford it and the social services are not helping or supporting ...
A: Amanda, I live in the United States so sorry to say I have no idea how social services works in ...
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| Niece being put up for adoption | 10/20/2009 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: My husbands and I are due to have niece that is due in about 36 days. His sisters first baby was ...
A: Based on the information that you have supplied there is a good chance that the children in the home ...
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| should o meet my biological family | 10/13/2009 | Alice Allen, Rev (ULC) |
Q: I was adopted but my grandparents when i was born, my mother was only 13 and my biological father ...
A: Greetings, Melissa. I do not give legal advice and my knowledge of Chinese culture is limited, ...
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| Adopting Nephew | 10/10/2009 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I am Savanna. I was wanting to know a few things about the situation I might be going through soon. ...
A: In response to your reply, you should go to the web site for the state of Kansas to get a telephone ...
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| Adopting Nephew | 10/10/2009 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I am Savanna. I was wanting to know a few things about the situation I might be going through soon. ...
A: As I understand it, the two children are now in foster care in California. If that is the case you ...
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| Reuniting with my Birth Father | 10/9/2009 | Paula Darkins |
Q: I met my birth father a few months ago but am having trouble developing our relationship because his ...
A: Have patience. Reunification is tricky on so many levels because there are so many people involved. ...
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| im unsure | 10/8/2009 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I AM A 22 YEAR OLD MOTHER OF A ALMOST 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. MY MOTHER HAD INSISTED ON ME KEEPING HER ...
A: I'm very glad that you wrote and I hope that I can provide at least some ideas in response to your ...
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| Adoption | 10/2/2009 | Sarah D. |
Q: I am in a common law relationship and my partner would like to adopt my son. We do no know where his ...
A: Good Saturday to you! I am not an attorney, so bear with me. You will need to find an attorney who ...
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| medical help for my adoptive child | 10/2/2009 | Terrie |
Q: I have a fifteen year old adoptive son my husband lost his job in Oct 08 he is now working with ...
A: Sadly there are no places that I am aware of to help adopted children with medical assistance. The ...
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| emotional | 9/29/2009 | Alice Allen, Rev (ULC) |
Q: I wonder if anybody can relate to how I feel. I was adopted in 1967 to an elderly couple, they were ...
A: Mairead, to adoptees and to their natural parents (birth parents) adoption is loss. It is traumatic. ...
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| Scholarships for adopted as adults | 9/28/2009 | Chandricka R. Mose, LCSW-C, LICSW, ACSW |
Q: My wife was adopted at birth in California. We now live in Texas where she attends TWU striving for ...
A: My knowledge of tuition assistance if for adopted youth, usually until the age of 23. I am not sure ...
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| Adoptive qestion | 9/26/2009 | Terrie |
Q: i googled this and i found you. I have been trying to have a child for 3 years and i just had ...
A: Rachel how exciting. You need to contact a lawyer to find out the laws of your state. Is this child ...
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| i need advice | 9/24/2009 | Chandricka R. Mose, LCSW-C, LICSW, ACSW |
Q: my stepson was raised with me and my husband.my husband got incarcerated and his biological mom took ...
A: Unless and until you legally adopt him, she can come and take him because she has parental rights. ...
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| Adopt a boy | 9/23/2009 | Chandricka R. Mose, LCSW-C, LICSW, ACSW |
Q: How does adoption works. It looks like a lifelong and very committed. How can I adopt a boy?
A: You can go to your local Department of Social Services or private adoption agency to start the ...
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| Adopt a boy | 9/23/2009 | Colleen |
Q: How does adoption works. It looks like a lifelong and very committed. How can I adopt a boy?
A: Adoption is a somewhat complicated matter if you have no information at all. I suggest you begin ...
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| Adopt a boy | 9/23/2009 | Terrie |
Q: How does adoption works. It looks like a lifelong and very committed. How can I adopt a boy?
A: Henry yes it is a huge commitment like all commitments to become a parent. It is a lifelong ...
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| i want to know my birth mother | 9/22/2009 | Alice Allen, Rev (ULC) |
Q: i never seen her i want to find out if i have any sisters or brothers and who my birth father is ...
A: Osteen, it is only natural that you would have questions and want answers. I am happy to help. Thank ...
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| Custody of my 9 year old nephew. | 9/21/2009 | Terrie |
Q: I am 17 years old, married, and live with my mother. We have had my 9 year old nephew since he was ...
A: Sadly my opinion as a adoptive mom. You need to talk to a lawyer but I am guessing that due to your ...
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| adopting an 18 year old | 9/19/2009 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I AM 18 YEARS OLD AND I LIVE IN ALXANDRIA LA. MY AUNT AND UNCLE WANTS TO ADOPT ME BUT WE DO NOT KNOW ...
A: You will need to speak with a local lawyer who does adoptions to determine the adoption costs in ...
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| Adoption | 9/15/2009 | Colleen |
Q: Ummm hi...my mom and step-dad recently broke up and it's been hard on me. My mom and I don't get a ...
A: I'm sorry to hear you're having such problems at home. Your step-dad sounds like a really nice guy, ...
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| Adoption | 9/13/2009 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I am 12 weeks into a pregnancy, I would like to know what it would take for my new husband to adopt ...
A: In response to your follow-up questions, I repeat it would probably be best if you could meet with a ...
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| Adoption | 9/12/2009 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I am 12 weeks into a pregnancy, I would like to know what it would take for my new husband to adopt ...
A: Each state has its own unique adoption laws, which makes it difficult for me to respond to your ...
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| Didn't want to be adopted | 9/2/2009 | Sarah D. |
Q: I was adopted by a stepdad when I was 8. All I knew it meant was I was getting a new name. My father ...
A: I am not an attorney, so bear with me. You will need to find an attorney in the town or area where ...
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| adoption - special needs | 9/1/2009 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: Peter, I have a 6 month old showing signs of social and speech delay. I am married and recently ...
A: My heart goes out to you regarding your health and the decision regarding your child. I understand ...
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| Want to adopt my baby! | 8/25/2009 | Sarah D. |
Q: About a month ago my brother and his girlfriend gave me their child, because they weren't able to ...
A: Your first step is to contact an attorney that specializes in adoption law. Ask how many adoption ...
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| My boyfriend of 6 years wants to adopt my son | 8/25/2009 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: My boyfriend of almost 6 years wants to adopt my son. I understand that we need to ask the ...
A: Adoption laws vary from state to state and the law in some states does allow for adoptions by a ...
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