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How do I stop an adoption where the mother 's right are being taken away?

Answered 13 years ago by Mr. Mark Rowan Miller (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
If I understand your question, the mom has selected someone else to adopt and you want to stop her and adopt the children? 
If I understand your question, the mom has selected someone else to adopt and you want to stop her and adopt the children? 

I was forced to sign legal adoption papers I would like to know if I can get my child back?

Answered 13 years ago by Mr. Mark Rowan Miller (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
you need to ask the judge for an attorney.  you need to write the judge and let him/her know that you were placed under duress and forced to sign against your will.  the judge should appoint an attorney to represent you.
you need to ask the judge for an attorney.  you need to write the judge and let him/her know that you were placed under duress and forced to... Read More

I would like to know if there is a statute of limitation on overturning an adoption on the grounds of fraud

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Mr. Mark Rowan Miller (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
Yes, typically you have one year to attack an adoption on the grounds of fraud.     
Yes, typically you have one year to attack an adoption on the grounds of fraud.     

How can I get post adoption visistion rights after 6 years?

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Mr. Mark Rowan Miller (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
So your daughter is 12 now?  Has she, if you know, mentioned to her parents that she wants to have contact with you?   MRM  
So your daughter is 12 now?  Has she, if you know, mentioned to her parents that she wants to have contact with you?   MRM  

My adoption lawyer has passed away, and I wanted to know where I would go to get records of my biological mother.

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Mr. Mark Rowan Miller (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
That is a difficult question.  What information are you looking for about your birth mother?   MRM
That is a difficult question.  What information are you looking for about your birth mother?   MRM

How can my Husband go about adopting my Daughter?

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Mr. Mark Rowan Miller (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
You would do a step-parent adoption.  They are pretty easy if you have the conset of the birth father.  Do you know how to reach him and do you think he will sign willingly?   MRM
You would do a step-parent adoption.  They are pretty easy if you have the conset of the birth father.  Do you know how to reach him and do... Read More

How can my ex boyfriend adopt my child?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Mr. Mark Rowan Miller (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
Do you want him to adopt or not?  I can't tell from your question if the adoption is a good thing that you want or a bad thing that you can't beleive is happening.
Do you want him to adopt or not?  I can't tell from your question if the adoption is a good thing that you want or a bad thing that you can't... Read More

can I be adopted by my friends parents?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Mr. Mark Rowan Miller (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
How old are you?  Do they want to adopt you?  Do your parents want you to be adopted by them?
How old are you?  Do they want to adopt you?  Do your parents want you to be adopted by them?

Unseal Adoption Records in Florida

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Mr. Mark Rowan Miller (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
Not the easiest thing to do without an attorney.  Do you know what county the adoption in Florida was finalized.  Do you happen to have the case number or any other information about the case?  Who did the adoption?  An attorney or an agency?   MRM  
Not the easiest thing to do without an attorney.  Do you know what county the adoption in Florida was finalized.  Do you happen to have the... Read More

Can my husband adopt his step daughter wihout her fathers conscent and without me giving up my custody of her?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Mr. Mark Rowan Miller (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
that would be difficult, without his consent.  Is he opposed to the idea?
that would be difficult, without his consent.  Is he opposed to the idea?

"Is there any possible way to get my son back after the adoption was finalized even though I was manipulated and it was fraudulent."

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Mr. Mark Rowan Miller (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
Yes, it is possible but not easy.  When did all this happen and what happened?
Yes, it is possible but not easy.  When did all this happen and what happened?

My son's paternal grandparents adopted him. It was only for social security benefits. I was manipulated into signing the papers. I got a lawyer before

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Mr. Mark Rowan Miller (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
how long ago did this happen?  What did the lawyer do for you?
how long ago did this happen?  What did the lawyer do for you?

Adoption international

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Mr. Mark Rowan Miller (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
There is almost no chance that anyone can make them go back, divorced or not.  But to be safe, why are you asking? 
There is almost no chance that anyone can make them go back, divorced or not.  But to be safe, why are you asking? 

to whom it may concern, I have a 20 year old stepdaughter whobwants me to adopt her. first question I have for you, her mother is deceased .

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by Mr. Mark Rowan Miller (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
You married a man who had a 7 year old daughter who was born in Canada. The mother of the child is now deceased.  The child is now 20. You want to adopt.  You live in Canada for the majority of the year. Does she live with you still and come to Florida with you every year?    ... Read More
You married a man who had a 7 year old daughter who was born in Canada. The mother of the child is now deceased.  The child is now 20. You... Read More

how long would it take to get full custody of a child when a parent gives it up ?

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by Mr. Mark Rowan Miller (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
If I hear you correctly, mom and dad have two kids.  21 son and 16 year old daughter.  21 year old wants to adopt 16 year old sister? Why adopt?  Why not just try and get relative custody order?  
If I hear you correctly, mom and dad have two kids.  21 son and 16 year old daughter.  21 year old wants to adopt 16 year old sister? Why... Read More

how long would it take to get full codusty of a child when a parebt gives up codusty?

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by Mr. Mark Rowan Miller (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
Who is seeking custody?  and are they seeking to adopt or just get custody.  Where do the children live now (what city and with who?)
Who is seeking custody?  and are they seeking to adopt or just get custody.  Where do the children live now (what city and with who?)

can i unseal my boyfriend's birth reconds due to us having twins. To help find out if there is any health risk to him or our kids

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Mark Rowan Miller (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
He can petition the Court in the County where he was legally adopted to have a judge review his sealed file to see if there is any records that would shed light on any health risks.  This motion can be called different things but I would use a Motion for In Camera Unsealing of Sealed Adoption File for Health Reasons. If there are any records in the file that might be relevant to his search, those documents would be provided to him in redacted form. MRM... Read More
He can petition the Court in the County where he was legally adopted to have a judge review his sealed file to see if there is any records that would... Read More

how much will it usually cost to adopt a child from a different country.

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Mark Rowan Miller (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
Depending on the country, it can range from 15K to 35K, not including travel expenses.
Depending on the country, it can range from 15K to 35K, not including travel expenses.
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