| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Timeframe for Adoption | 9/21/2004 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: Mr. Winkler I am looking to adopt my wife's two children (5 and 7). Their father hasn't had any ...
A: The birth father will not contest the adoption, he should sign a voluntary relinquishment which ...
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| Finding biological family | 9/13/2004 | Jodi |
Q: My boyfriend who is 27 was adopted when he was 9 or 10 months old and has never had any contact with ...
A: If he knows the county that his birth certificate was filed in, the best chances are to contact the ...
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| Finding birth family | 9/13/2004 | Terrie |
Q: my boyfriend who is currently 27 was adopted when he was 9 or 10 months old. I think his adopted ...
A: Eva I wish I had the information you need, alot depends on what information his adoptive mom has as ...
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| Adoption of an adult | 9/6/2004 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I am going to adopt a young man that is 27 years old. He has not had a father in his life until he ...
A: First, I have to make clear that I'm not an attorney, so I can't give legal advace. Adoption law ...
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| Searching for birthmom | 8/18/2004 | Abi |
Q: I've been searching for my bmom for 3+yrs now. I will be searching next through a confidential ...
A: In the UK where I am based, it is usual to have a third party intermediary get access to your ...
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| Adoption Issues | 8/16/2004 | Terrie |
Q: I am a bmom of the late 70's, I found my son in 1998. On an emotional healing level I support ...
A: Ronna a lot still depends on if the agency etc gives information on all of a potential birthparents ...
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| adoption by lesbian and homosexual | 8/8/2004 | Jodi |
Q: my name is keren, I am 24,a Law student. Nowdays I'm doing a compartive research on the subject ...
A: There is no federal law, but some states have adopted laws in each area. There is a bill before the ...
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| adoption by lesbian and homosexual | 8/8/2004 | IDA HUTCHERSON |
Q: my name is keren, I am 24,a Law student. Nowdays I'm doing a compartive research on the subject ...
A: I am not a law expert, therefore I would be hesitant to answer your question from a standpoint of ...
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| Step-father adoptions | 8/5/2004 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: My wife and I are looking for information on how I can adopt her daughter. The child's biological ...
A: The requirements/procedure to do a step-parent adoption vary from state to state. You really should ...
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| Adoption and Friends | 7/29/2004 | Terrie |
Q: We are in an interesting situation. One of my best friends and her family are adopting my ...
A: Adoption is very emotional for all invovled. Most especially the birthparents with special emphasis ...
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| Adoption with close friends | 7/29/2004 | Colleen |
Q: We have very close friends who are adopting my daughter's child. My daughter is 17. Do you have any ...
A: This can be a sticky situation, but workable if everyone cooperates. First of all, let me commend ...
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| adoptee dealing with emotions | 7/28/2004 | Abi |
Q: I was adopted at birth in 1970. I have never truly wanted to search for my birthfamily. Every once ...
A: You would be perfecty entitled to lead the pace of this new relationship with your birth mother. ...
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| Considering both adoption and pregnancy | 6/16/2004 | Terrie |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To Answer - I would also ask around your biggest problem may ...
A: Erin I would suggest the birth child first so that you can give that child all the attention they ...
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| Considering both adoption and pregnancy | 6/15/2004 | Terrie |
Q: my husband and I are considering having baby, but we also would like to adopt a child. My husband ...
A: I would also ask around your biggest problem may be that it can take years for an older child to ...
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| i need to change my name back | 4/25/2004 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: when i was almost 3 my birth father was killed in a car accident. My mother remarried another man ...
A: This is a question that I've never run into and so I can't really give an adequate answer. You ...
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| what kinds of adptoins are there | 3/31/2004 | Terrie |
Q: i have 2 kids in foster care 2/3 i would like them to live with there foster famliy,but i also want ...
A: Ann its Your choice if you have a good relationship with the foster mom and the children are happy ...
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| Finding birth parents | 3/18/2004 | Jodi |
Q: Jodi, I am helping my fiance try to locate her birth father. I recently discovered that the state ...
A: Sounds like you need to find an agency or person (normaly an adoption advocate) who is willing to be ...
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| Finding birth parents | 3/18/2004 | Abi |
Q: Abi, I am working with my fiance to try to get infomration about her birth father. I discovered ...
A: living in the UK I am not sure of the system in the USA. However didn't you mention that the ...
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| How Do I Start the Search For My Parents or Family | 3/12/2004 | Abi |
Q: I am in the process of trying to locate my biological parents or familyt members. I am 32 years old ...
A: Glad you have supportive adopted parents - although you did say you were having a hard time dealing ...
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| How Do I Start the Search For My Parents or Family | 3/11/2004 | Abi |
Q: I am in the process of trying to locate my biological parents or familyt members. I am 32 years old ...
A: so sorry things are going well for you. It's definitely not easy to trace natural parents, and ...
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| How can someone adopt someone w/o a mother signing papers | 3/2/2004 | Jodi |
Q: I just recently found my son, after Ten Long Years. He proceedeed to tell me that he was adopted by ...
A: It depends on alot of different things. Did the state ever remove him from your care or custody? ...
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| Looking for my real mom | 2/24/2004 | Abi |
Q: I was born on June 2, 1958 in Culver City, CA. My birth name was Cindy Lou Whitehall. I only have a ...
A: not living in the USA I wont be able to provide exact info. on how you can trace them. I can however ...
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| adoption outside the books | 2/20/2004 | Colleen |
Q: I was hoping you could help me. Well I wouldn't call her a friend but someone I know is wanting to ...
A: It really depends on what she has in mind. Does she want you to adopt the baby? Or just "take care ...
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| Adoption | 2/18/2004 | Abi |
Q: What do most adoptee's feel when they're first told that they're being adopted, and when they meet ...
A: these are very generalised questions which could entail writing you a book in response! Are you ...
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| adoption of neice's baby | 2/17/2004 | Colleen |
Q: Colleen, I will get right to the point. My husband & I have had 3 miscariages in the past year & a ...
A: I'm sorry it took me so long to get back to you, but I had a very bad week. This is a tricky ...
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| public adoption/foster care | 2/8/2004 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I am currently an MSW student at the University of Kentucky. I am working on a project for my ...
A: Boy, I love this question. I really can't do it justice in the amount of space they give me, but ...
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| do you think I have a chance | 12/28/2003 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I am 24 years old, my wife will soon be 21.I am looking in to adopting my 16 year old 2nd cousin. ...
A: Sure, you have a chance. A lot will depend on the people in the system that you are dealing with ...
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| International adoption? | 10/6/2003 | Roberta Rosenberg |
Q: I was wondering how to go about having my present husband adopt my daughter. My daughter, her ...
A: My first and foremost thought for you is to: 1/consult with your regional embassy or consulate to ...
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| Adoption as an adult | 9/24/2003 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I am not sure from your profile if you will be able to answer my question. I apologize if you are ...
A: I'm not an attorney, but I do know that usually judges will only allow the adoption of minors or of ...
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| requirements | 3/20/2003 | Colleen |
Q: I'm looking for some information. Let me explain my situation. I am 36 and my husband of 6 years ...
A: I say go for it! A home study creates so much anxiety in people, and there really isn't any reason ...
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| Acceptance | 2/4/2003 | Lynn |
Q: I was adopted when I was 2. I dont regret it but..my adopted dad's family have not and do not like ...
A: I have read your letter and feel for you completely. My family is exactally the same as yours...my ...
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| reactive attachment disorder | 11/29/2002 | Roberta Rosenberg |
Q: I'm 16 and my parents adopted an 8 year old boy (sergei) from Russia about 8 months ago. I have an ...
A: You're obviously a very caring and mature sister to want to do something to help your new brother. ...
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| Adoption by Stepparent; child name changing | 11/13/2002 | Jodi |
Q: i have left my ex 4 years ago to save my and my children's lives. (he was abusive, etc.) he never ...
A: Unles the father signs over his parental rights and allows the step parent to adopt the children the ...
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| Fertile adoptive parents without children | 11/11/2002 | Roberta Rosenberg |
Q: As the above question subject suggests my wife and I have no children and assume that we are ...
A: While it's true that adoption is an option chosen by infertile couples more than any other group, ...
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| helo again,sorrry ,need to rephrase the question. | 11/1/2002 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: i like to change my girls name to the my current husbands name,the original father name is not on ...
A: What I think you are talking about is adopting the child. In that case you need to go to the court ...
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| Stepparent adoption... | 10/6/2002 | Terrie |
Q: Here's the situation- My seven year old son has not seen, talked to or heard from his father in ...
A: You need to contact a good family lawyer and ask the laws for your state, also has the legal father ...
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| College preparation for career as social worker | 10/2/2002 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I just started my second year at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse and I'm beginning to ...
A: A bachelor's in sociology or psychology would be a good start. However, the professional level ...
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| Private Adoption | 9/2/2002 | Terrie |
Q: Terrie, My husband and I have been approached for a private adoption (our first). Another adult ...
A: A profile, tells a bit about you, include some pictures, some of you, any pets, other children you ...
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| Step-father adoption | 8/9/2002 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I am wondering if you can answer a question, if not then that is okay. Do you know what it takes ...
A: The easiest way for the step-father to adopt his stepdaughter is to get the birth father to sign a ...
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| Dear Peter,
hello there,... | 7/25/2002 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: hello there, i have a question about adopting a child, who is already a member of your family. My ...
A: It sounds like a good idea to me. There are expenses involved for a lawyer and for someone to do ...
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