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How do I start the process to adopt a child I have full custody of?

Answered 4 years and 7 months ago by attorney Christopher Patrick Biering, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
Christopher Patrick Biering, Esq.
Interview attorneys that regularly handles adoptions.  This process is not easily navigated and will require services of an experienced lawyer. 
Interview attorneys that regularly handles adoptions.  This process is not easily navigated and will require services of an experienced... Read Answer

I want to change my sons last name and my fiance wants to adopt him

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by attorney Christopher Patrick Biering, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
Christopher Patrick Biering, Esq.
Please do not attempt to gather meaningful insight into this issue through brief questions on a message board.  Consult with an attorney who has experience in Family Court and adoptions.  Every adoption is different.  Even what appears to be a no-contest agreement in the realm of adoptions can have major pitfalls.  Through 18 years of practice and countless adoption cases each one is different.  ... Read Answer
Please do not attempt to gather meaningful insight into this issue through brief questions on a message board.  Consult with an attorney who has... Read Answer

can an adopted dad ask refund from a biogical

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by attorney Karen McManaway   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
Karen McManaway
The answer is no.  When you adopt a child it is as if that child was born to you and the biological father does not exist.  When you adopted the child the biological father's rights were forever terminated and you are standing in his place.  Adoptions are final and you cannot go back later and ask the biological father for anything.  The child is yours now and forever no matter what!... Read Answer
The answer is no.  When you adopt a child it is as if that child was born to you and the biological father does not exist.  When you... Read Answer

Can I seek custody of a great nephew?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by attorney Karen McManaway   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
Karen McManaway
The father has rights to his child.  However, if both mother and father relinquish their rights then you could adopt (if you are fit and proper and it would be in the child's best interest)  The father's rights can be terminated if he fails to visit within a 6 month period or fails to pay child support for a 6 month period.  However, he can still contest the termination and the adoption.  In that case the judge may go ahead terminate his rights or the judge may give him a chance to step up to the plate and be a father.  I also note that although he has a criminal background, it usually has to be rather serious crimes to terminate his rights based on crimes he has committed.... Read Answer
The father has rights to his child.  However, if both mother and father relinquish their rights then you could adopt (if you are fit and proper... Read Answer
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