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Paternity, Custody. Oklahoma Is there a way to establish paternity without going to court if mom won't cooperate? Father's name on birth certificate?

Answered 13 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Mark Rowan Miller (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
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generically speaking, the husband is the legal father of the child.  There are different rules in different states on the husband's child support of the child if another man's name is on the birth certificate.  The fact that child not mentioned in divorce paperwork is going to be a problem at some point.  Welfare dept. will probably go after the husband but he will probably file a motion to disestablish paternity and if he wins, they will go after your son.  Generally speaking.  You need to talk to an attorney in the state where the mom and child now live.  ... Read Answer
generically speaking, the husband is the legal father of the child.  There are different rules in different states on the husband's child... Read Answer

My daughter is seeking a divorce in WV. If my daughter is OK with this, my husband and I would like to adopt our 4 year old granddaughter.

Answered 14 years and 4 months ago by Karen Marie Anderson Holman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
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As a general matter, notwithstanding your daughter's consent, in order for you to adopt your granddaughter, either the father would have to consent, or his parental rights would need to be terminated involuntarily. Since the child currently resides in West Virginia, the any action would need to be instituted there, and conform to the statutory requirements of that state. The above response has been provided for general guidance on matters of interest only and is not intended as a legal advice. No attorney-client relationship has been created between the reader of this response and The Law Office of Karen M. Holman, PLLC.... Read Answer
As a general matter, notwithstanding your daughter's consent, in order for you to adopt your granddaughter, either the father would have to consent,... Read Answer

what proper legal form do I file to refuse the petition for my sons stepfather to adopt my son.

Answered 14 years and 6 months ago by Karen Marie Anderson Holman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
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If the filing is in response to a petition, you should file an answer to the petition, then appear in court on the date and at the time indicated in the summons.  
If the filing is in response to a petition, you should file an answer to the petition, then appear in court on the date and at the time indicated in... Read Answer

Can my fiance adopt my two children from a previous marriage? What do we need to do?

Answered 14 years and 7 months ago by Karen Marie Anderson Holman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
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You would need to obtain the birth father's consent under oath to the adoption of the children by your spouse,   pursuant to Section 63.2-1241 of the Virginia Code.  With that consent, a stepparent adoption can be pursued in Circuit Court.
You would need to obtain the birth father's consent under oath to the adoption of the children by your spouse,   pursuant to Section... Read Answer
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