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| Please help.... | 11/28/2008 | Chandricka R. Mose, LCSW-C, LICSW, ACSW |
Q: I am in a situation where my sister has two children with her boyfriend. One is going to be two ...
A: Although I understand your concern for your sister's children, there is no law that will allow you ...
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| Can we adopt my husbands lil Cousin | 11/25/2008 | Colleen |
Q: Can we adopt my husbands lil cousin if he was already been adopted by his aunt, but she is willing ...
A: I really wouldn't know if you qualify for an adoption, that is something the courts would decide. ...
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| adoption of my stepdaughter | 11/25/2008 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: My wife and I have recently talked to our daughter (biologically of my wife) about adoption. Our ...
A: In order to adopt your daughter you will need to hire a lawyer to prepare the court petitions. ...
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| Should 12yr old son meet biological father/ | 11/22/2008 | Alice Allen, Rev (ULC) |
Q: From day one my son has been raised by his adoptive father and his biological mother. He is now ...
A: Melissa, you are right. Children need responsible adult influences in their lives. Thank you for ...
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| infertility | 11/21/2008 | Roberta Rosenberg |
Q: if i can't have kids will God dislike me thinking about using a surrogat mom to carry my baby
A: Good morning, Jennifer. Thanks for writing. I'm not a pastor nor priest and I can't put myself into ...
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| legal custody to adoption | 11/19/2008 | Chandricka R. Mose, LCSW-C, LICSW, ACSW |
Q: My daughter received custody of a 7 week old baby girl removed from a juvenile mother who was ...
A: Based on the information you have written, it seems as though your daughter can petition the court ...
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| interstate compact for adoption | 11/16/2008 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: My name is Constance Gilmore,and I am a foster care supervisor. I have a dilema, and I need your ...
A: Gilmore: I am a little confused about what you wrote, but I will try to advise you as best I can. ...
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| boyfriend adopting daughter | 11/14/2008 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I have a 8 year old daughter whos bio father lives in TX, we live in NC. He has not seen or spoke to ...
A: The laws regarding adoption vary from state to state, so I'm not able to answer your questions with ...
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| Signing over rights | 11/13/2008 | Terrie |
Q: My Sister Lives in Washington st and I live in Az she is goin on her 5th baby the first 4 have been ...
A: Melissa you are stuck dealing with CPS in some capacity you need a lawyer whom knows adoption law ...
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| How do I get help from the state?? | 11/9/2008 | Chandricka R. Mose, LCSW-C, LICSW, ACSW |
Q: My name is candice and I'm 19 I was adopted at birth in 1989 and since then both of my adoptive ...
A: I am not sure of what New York will be able to assist you with, but you can and should check out ...
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| adoption | 11/8/2008 | Colleen |
Q: My husband wants to adopt my 2 year old daughter. My child's biological father has never even seen ...
A: In order for an adoption to take place, both biological parents have to consent in writing. Now you ...
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| Stepchild adoption | 11/4/2008 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I have been married for 3 years to a wonderful man. Prior to marrying, I had a child whose father ...
A: My answer to your quesion is that I don't really know. That's because each state has their own laws ...
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| new husband adopting my 2 youngest | 10/30/2008 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I have 3 children. The oldest (age 7) has his father in his life, but my 2 younger children (8 mos & ...
A: You will need to hire a lawyer in order to do the adoption. I cannot see where a judge would ...
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| At a loss with foster kids | 10/30/2008 | Rachel |
Q: We have two foster boys 14 and 17. I have been a foster parent for over 20 years and I have always ...
A: Dolores I understand what you are going through. Our two long term boys are 14 and 16 and the older ...
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| stepfather adoption | 10/29/2008 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: my husband and I have been married for 4 years the real dad has not seen the children for 2 1/2 ...
A: There shouldn't be any problem in your husband adopting in the circumstances that you describe, ...
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| Adoption | 10/29/2008 | Colleen |
Q: Can a 15 yr old legally divorce both parents to be adopted by someone who is willing to take the ...
A: Divorcing your parents is a major step. If you're absolutely sure that is something you want to do, ...
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| foster child adoption into a child care home | 10/25/2008 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I am a family child care provider and a single parent to one son with special needs (Autism). I ...
A: Most states usually have both laws and regulations regarding foster care and adoption requirements. ...
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| Incarcerated mother | 10/11/2008 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: We are a family of 4 in IL. Our nephew will be placed in foster care in WI when his mother is to be ...
A: You will probably be better off having WI take the case to court in order for your nephew to be in ...
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| foster care? is this okay>? | 10/9/2008 | Terrie |
Q: She is my true blooded child. Me and everyone in her/my family is doing everything we can to bring ...
A: Dung what country are you located in? Foster care is Never Ever good for any child or teenager. You ...
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| we are adopting my sisters baby | 10/4/2008 | Colleen |
Q: My sister is having her second child she is young and can not afford and take care of the new baby, ...
A: Yes, it is VERY necessary to make this all legal. You would need the written consent of the baby's ...
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| my husband is my daughter's step father | 9/28/2008 | Colleen |
Q: He wants to adopt her. I have sole custody with No visitation. I have a copy of a restraining order ...
A: Every state has their own laws with regard to adoption. But in most cases, both biological parents ...
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| Nephew | 9/23/2008 | Terrie |
Q: I live in PA my question is I have full custody of my 9 month old nephew I have had him for 7 months ...
A: Sharon you will need to contact a lawyer unless your custody was arranged by the state. I am only ...
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| Korean Step Child Adoption | 9/22/2008 | Roberta Rosenberg |
Q: I have recently been married to a Korean National, and she has one daughter. I would like to adopt ...
A: Ultimately, what you have here is an immigration/adoption problem which will require 2 lawyers - ...
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| adopting a friend's child | 9/17/2008 | Colleen |
Q: I'm pregnant with my third child and I don't believe in abortions. My best friend is unable to have ...
A: This is something that can be done somewhat easily with not too much expense. The first thing you ...
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| My husband adopting my daughter | 9/15/2008 | Terrie |
Q: My husband and I are trying to find out what has to be done for him to adopt my 2 year old. The ...
A: Jenny usualy no matter what has occured with the biological father in the past he has all the rights ...
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| I want to adopt my niece | 9/15/2008 | Colleen |
Q: My Sister pass away five years ago when my niece was only three years old. And ever since she has ...
A: Several things have to happen for you to adopt your niece. You would have to get the father's ...
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| fostercare | 9/12/2008 | Chandricka R. Mose, LCSW-C, LICSW, ACSW |
Q: How do me and my husband get custody of our pregnant niece who is in fostercare in a different ...
A: The first step in the custody process would be to contact the social worker and/or attorney acting ...
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| terminating parental rights | 9/11/2008 | Sarah D. |
Q: My daughter is 6 years old and her father has not paid support or had any contact for over a year ...
A: I'm so sorry you're having this kind of trouble, but what a blessing that your husband can help. ...
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| legel guardianship | 9/10/2008 | Terrie |
Q: My husband and I have had custody of his nephew since he was eight months old. I am concerned ...
A: Stacey you need to talk to a lawyer asap. I have no idea how this will play out in your state. Talk ...
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| adopting my sisters daughter | 9/2/2008 | Colleen |
Q: my question is how would that be possible if at all possible to take my niece away from my sister ...
A: Your niece's parents (mother AND father) would need to sign over their parental rights in order for ...
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| my kids adoption | 8/27/2008 | Colleen |
Q: me and my husband to be is getting married by next year and planning about he wanted to adopt my 3 ...
A: In order for your future husband to adopt your children, you would have to get the written consent ...
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| Adoption? | 8/26/2008 | Colleen |
Q: My mom is 42, she has 2 children- Me,16 and my brother, 20. My brother lives with his biological ...
A: In order for this to happen, you have to get the adults in your life to agree to this. Your mom ...
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| Appealing a decision made by the PA Interstate Compact office | 8/18/2008 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I am the foster parent to a child from another state who has been here with me in Pennsylvania for 1 ...
A: Since I was previously a state Interstate Compact Director, I believe it is likely that the worker ...
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| Adopting through family members | 8/12/2008 | Terrie |
Q: My husband's cousin and his girlfriend are pregnant and want us to adopt the baby. We don't have ...
A: It is Not legal and immoral and if caught you could all face criminal charges Call around I am sure ...
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| adoption | 8/9/2008 | Chandricka R. Mose, LCSW-C, LICSW, ACSW |
Q: i had a daughter which i had adopted 8 years ago, since then ive been told that the adoption home ...
A: You and your child are definitely in a difficult situation. In my experience, it would be very ...
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| Adopt sister kids | 8/9/2008 | Colleen |
Q: My Husband and I have sole legal cusitody of my sisters sons she passed away in 2002 the one is 19 ...
A: Generally, yes. Custodial rights means the person who gets the custodial rights has full custody of ...
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| Adopt sister kids | 8/8/2008 | Colleen |
Q: My Husband and I have sole legal cusitody of my sisters sons she passed away in 2002 the one is 19 ...
A: I'm not sure what your question is. Are you asking if you can adopt these boys? If so, you can as ...
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| Private Adoption | 8/8/2008 | Terrie |
Q: My husband & I live in PA. A good friend was (a pastor's wife) was approached about a young girl ...
A: It may be possible you need a homestudy and you need to follow state laws for both states on how ...
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| My adopted daughter | 8/6/2008 | Sarah D. |
Q: I'm Diane, and have two daughters my own, and my adopted daughter. My biological daughters are Star ...
A: The first problem that jumped out at me is how you quantify the origins of your daughters. You say ...
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| Adoption of my grandson | 8/4/2008 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: My son committed suicide in January '08. His girlfriend was pregnant at the time and gave birth to ...
A: If a name is put on the birth certificate, it should be the name of your deceased son. If your son ...
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