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| can my husband adopt my dougther | 6/4/2007 | Sarah D. |
Q: i live with my husband and i have my daughter,which is not his biologically,but i also have a son ...
A: You would have to contact an adoption attorney in your state. All state laws regarding paternity ...
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| Sister giving me her baby | 6/4/2007 | Colleen |
Q: Colleen, My sister is currently pregnant and already has 4 children at home. She wants give up the ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering, but I was away from my computer for a few days. The best thing ...
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| adopting an adult stepchild | 6/3/2007 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I have been a stepmom for 20 years and I would like to legally adopt my stepson. His biological mom ...
A: In a case where an adult is being adopted, I don't believe the court will require that the Mom do a ...
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| foster parent | 6/1/2007 | Rachel |
Q: If you know a child is going to be put in Foster care, can you become that childs foster family? ...
A: In the UK it is quite common for friends or relations of a child to become their foster carer and is ...
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| Resending my original response | 6/1/2007 | Roberta Rosenberg |
Q: I just wanted you to know how rude you are. For someone who is really trying to adopt a child to ...
A: The unfortunate response you received automated per AllExperts.com and not elegantly presented. My ...
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| I'm a Birth Father's wife | 5/17/2007 | Alice Allen, Rev (ULC) |
Q: Married 18 years, my husbands 26 year old birth daughter surfaces 6 days ago. Of course he is ...
A: Start Here, Shellie: Before You Enter Into an Adoption Reunion for Birth Parents ...
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| I'm a Birth Father's wife | 5/16/2007 | Alice Allen, Rev (ULC) |
Q: Married 18 years, my husbands 26 year old birth daughter surfaces 6 days ago. Of course he is ...
A: Shellie, I want to reassure you. Your reaction to all this upset is normal. In fact, the upset is ...
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| adoption | 5/16/2007 | Colleen |
Q: i recieved a letter from my eldest daughter who was adopted some 16 years ago (what a suprise) she ...
A: Since I have no information as to how your daughter was placed for adoption, I really don't know how ...
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| Stranger questions | 5/10/2007 | Ronda |
Q: We adopted our daughter from China. How do you answer strangers questions in front of her about her ...
A: Cindy - This is probably one of the biggest and most controversial of issues faced by those of us ...
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| open adoption | 5/3/2007 | Terrie |
Q: We have a situation in my town where a birth mother has been backed in the corner by the social ...
A: If the child is in foster care that is up to the caseworker and if she wants to take back her tpr ...
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| getting custody of my nephew | 5/2/2007 | Colleen |
Q: I have several questions, but i'll try to make this short. :) my husband's sister had a little baby ...
A: I am not at all familiar with custody matters. However, I strongly suggest that if you do decide to ...
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| getting custody of my nephew | 5/2/2007 | Rachel |
Q: I have several questions, but i'll try to make this short. :) my husband's sister had a little baby ...
A: As I am based in the UK I don't have any knowledge of the laws in the US or the processes followed ...
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| getting custody of my nephew | 5/2/2007 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I have several questions, but i'll try to make this short. :) my husband's sister had a little baby ...
A: Heather-You are describing a situation in which the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children ...
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| how can i adopt my sisters baby | 4/27/2007 | Colleen |
Q: my sister had a baby last year and she is failing to look after it.I am a UK citizen and my sister ...
A: I'm sorry, I wish I could help with this, but I am totally unfamiliar with Irish laws on adoption. ...
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| Could i adopt my 19yr old Niece | 4/26/2007 | Terrie |
Q: two of them are with there dad,my nephew is with my sister & the oldest whom im close to live's on ...
A: Kerena, I am so sorry to hear about your sister. How difficult for all invovled. The best thing for ...
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| Step child adoption with concent from bio-parent | 4/10/2007 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: ok i have a daughter from a previous relationship. my husband has raised her since she was 7 months ...
A: You should go to a court in Arizona that handles adoptions. You should also hire an attorney who ...
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| No father on birth certificate | 4/9/2007 | Colleen |
Q: My daughter is now 3 1/2 years old. When she was born, I didn't put her biological father on the ...
A: Legally, if the birth father was not named on the birth certificate, he would not have to sign in ...
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| Adopting my sister's child | 4/8/2007 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I have a sister who is on drugs, goes back and forth to jail and has lost all three children due to ...
A: Lori-If your sister won't voluntarily relinquish, it will make things more complicated. How did the ...
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| Adopting my sister's child | 4/7/2007 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I have a sister who is on drugs, goes back and forth to jail and has lost all three children due to ...
A: I would advise you to meet with a lawyer in your area to discuss what is involved in doing an ...
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| returning children to bio parents care | 3/22/2007 | Rachel |
Q: Okay i have a bit of a question/ advice needed desperatly, this is a bit of a confusing story.. I ...
A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. In this instance I believe that the mother would need ...
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| stepchild adoption | 3/17/2007 | Colleen |
Q: my wife and i got married last year, our daughter is 20 months and we are expecting our son this ...
A: Even though her biological father has not seen her, or paid child support, you would still have to ...
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| stepchild adoption | 3/17/2007 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: my wife and i got married last year, our daughter is 20 months and we are expecting our son this ...
A: Jesse-You usually need to hire a lawyer to do a step-parent adoption and you also need an adoption ...
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| stepchild adoption | 3/17/2007 | Terrie |
Q: my wife and i got married last year, our daughter is 20 months and we are expecting our son this ...
A: NO their is NO way to do this for little to no cost you will need a good lawyer and be able to prove ...
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| adoption | 3/13/2007 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: Would you happen to know of any groups that would help without charging. From Pennsylvania, and ...
A: As I mentioned in my first message, I really don't have a lot of familiarity with adoption search ...
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| adoption | 3/12/2007 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me. I was interested in trying to biological birth parents ...
A: First of all, it is important for you to know that there is nothing wrong or illegal about trying to ...
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| adoption | 3/10/2007 | Colleen |
Q: I am getting ready to go through the process of adopting a child from state of california. I am a ...
A: Every state has their own laws with regard to the adoption process. However, I believe you will ...
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| birthparent looking for my kids | 3/6/2007 | Terrie |
Q: i am a birth parent of 4 beautiful kids. my girls were adopted after fighting in court for 3 years. ...
A: I live in Nebraska. Kids cannot leave foster care till age 19. They cannot look for birthparents ...
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| I want my kids back.. | 3/4/2007 | Terrie |
Q: I gave my parental rights up when i was young. I was preganant and lied to by my appointed lawyer. ...
A: Sadly once you signed the papers and the court excepted your signature and then they terminated your ...
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| Adoption Subsidy Agreement - what should be included | 3/2/2007 | Peter C. Winkler, CSW |
Q: Can you give any advise on what we should specifically ask be included when we do the Adoption ...
A: I'm not sure what you mean about "what should be included" since you'll essentially be signing a ...
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| adoption agencies | 2/6/2007 | Ronda |
Q: We are looking at international adoption. There are two countries that we have talked about...China ...
A: Yes - You can use any agency - in any state! Quick response - our agency is/was Families Thru ...
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| adoption agencies | 2/6/2007 | Ronda |
Q: I am a want to be mom. My husband and I have been looking into adoption. There are so many ...
A: ! I would love to recommend a few reputable agencies to you, but need to ask you a few questions ...
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| please help me | 1/26/2007 | Seborah |
Q: how do I find my real parents
A: I think the place to start is with your adoptive parents. Do you know where you were born? Was it ...
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| Sibling relationship w/ adoptee | 1/19/2007 | Terrie |
Q: I have a sister who was put up for adoption a long time ago. Over the last 15 years, she has had an ...
A: I wish I could offer a better offer but there may be a group but I am not aware of one. Maybe ...
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| Finding birth mother | 1/7/2007 | Terrie |
Q: I was adopted by a mormon couple right out of the hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1962. I know ...
A: You can register at the international soundex registry but the Only way you will find her at any ...
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| adoption | 1/6/2007 | Colleen |
Q: I'm 16 years old and don't get along with my parents very well. i really don't like living at home ...
A: You would need to consult an attorney to see about an adoption. I really don't think the courts ...
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| Adoption | 1/5/2007 | Roberta Rosenberg |
Q: How can i get my little sister out of foster care?...She is seven years old i haven't seen her since ...
A: Your question doesn't provide enough background material for me to comment beyond "get an attorney" ...
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| Grandparent with adoption questions | 1/2/2007 | Terrie |
Q: We do have legal custody of our two grandchildren and will more than likely take custody of the new ...
A: I would see if your daughter is willing to do an legal guardianship. Or one with the option to ...
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| Grandparent with adoption questions | 12/29/2006 | Terrie |
Q: We live in Ohio and I learned yesterday we The Putative Father Registry. I am pretty sure we don't ...
A: You are Most welcome. If she will not cooperate with an adoption would she do a legal guardianship? ...
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| fathers name | 12/8/2006 | Colleen |
Q: Ok, theres is an ex gf who is pregnant and is saying the baby is mine, which i do not believe is ...
A: Every state has different adoption laws, but in general, the courts prefer to have an adoption where ...
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| I have a friend whu is afraid of the great loss in being adopted and so on...How could I help? | 12/8/2006 | Seborah |
Q: She is afraid of the loss that she'll get from losing her current step-mom who treats her good and ...
A: I'm sorry it's taken so long to answer you back. Does your friend's adoptive mother know that your ...
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