Step Parents Adopting
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Adoption
Asked by L.I. from Tuscaloosa
on November 24, 2010
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Do I need an attorney to adopt my step-child? The bio-mom is willing to give up her rights .
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- ALWAYS get an attorney for these types of things.........that way, there are no loopholes if the Mom decides to change her mind or she is trying to be vendictive in so...
- Bio-mom probably needs an attorney. See if your local court system has a mediation or arbitration service. Make sure she's been advised about what she's agreeing to.
- not sure if legal aid would do it with all the papers i say call and have a consultation but to warn you i was priced about 2000 to try and adopt my stepson
Looking for Information on Stepchild Adoption
Asked by J.T. from Minneapolis
on December 3, 2007
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Does anyone have information on the costs/procedures associated with stepchild adoption? Advice? Contested or uncontested. Even a website. There is plenty of infor...
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- Hello It cost my husband and I $955.00 for him to adopt my daughter and it took 1 yr to do. They told me $800 and have it finished within 6 months, but we had some ro...
- Here are two resources I found on a google search. http://www.rapidlaw.net/adoption.html http://step-child.adoption.com/
- I work for a lawyer and I know she's done an adoption by a stepparent before. Mostly it's working with the county to get the right documents and paperwork and I belie...
Step Child Adoption
Asked by M.E. from Chicago
on July 5, 2011
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Hello all,
Has anyone gone through step-child adoption? I'm wondering about process, fees, and the need for an attorney. This would most likely be a short and swe...
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- you may not need an attorny. check with your county. they may offer a service. i had to use a lawyer to terminate parental right, but was told i could have saved money...
- My ex husband adopted my boys about 8 years ago and we did have an attorney. At that time the fee was not really high I think it was around $1500 for everything. An ...
- Hello, I have been an adoption social worker for nearly 15 years. You will need an attorney, and I can tell you that the attorney I recommend to all of my families...
Stepchild Adoption
Asked by A.W. from Oklahoma City
on July 28, 2009
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Good Morning all!!
Here I am again with another life question!! I will try to give you the most info without writing a book!! Ok I am married to a wonderful man, I h...
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- A., Congrats! A child wanting to be adopted by their step-parent who is always there for the good and the bad is a huge deal. You've probably got a bit of a roa...
- You cannot do an adoption yourself. You will have to get an attorney. The attorney will know how to prepare the parental rights termination paperwork and how to prep...
- You will need an attorney. My husband adopted my daughter almost 2 years ago. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to message me if you need anymore info.
Anyone Know About Adoption?
Asked by T.S. from Dayton
on October 7, 2006
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My husband has been around since my son was 8 months old (he's now 7). My son's real father hasn't seen him since he was 2 (5 years ago!). My son calls my husband 'dad...
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- Hi T., my name is V. and I have two boys. Although they are not adopted I do know about what you are asking because this happened to my brother. His ex wife wanted h...
- Hello, I do know that in order for your husband to adopt your son your son father would have to be willing to relinquish his parental rights. You not only need h...
- I'm not sure if it may differ from state to state but I believe that you will have to post an add in your baby's father's last known town ... the add needs to run for ...
Seeking Legal Advice on Adoption....
Asked by C.D. from Atlanta
on March 2, 2008
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I have 2 young children from a previous relationship and their biological father has never been around. My now husband would like to adopt them but we have no clue as...
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- yes I can definitely help you call me at ###-###-#### my website is www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/mdegraff email ____@____.com we offer great legal services include adopti...
- Hello! My husband is adopting my son too and its great! all I can tell you (out of my experience) is to see a lawyer. Please call around though. I found the cheapest l...
- You have to contact family court in your area. The process is lengthy. First, they will have to try to terminate the biological fathers parental rights- to do this, th...
Seeking Info on "Taking Away Parentel Rights and Adoption"
Asked by C.S. from St. Louis
on January 27, 2008
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I have a 15 month old daughter, her father has never wanted to see her, has never payed chiled suport,is NOT on her birthcertificet, I have tryed to take her to see hi...
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- C., call an adoption attorney and get the paperwork together fast! If he is willing to sign and give up parental rights, do it before he changes his mind, then you ca...
- If there is no father listed on her birthcertificet just have your husband now sing the birthcertificet saying he is the father.
- Yes, you will need a lawyer and it will cost at least $500.00. Ask around for a good one. He will send your daughter's father paperwork for him to sign giving up his...
Should We Let Our Daughter Be in the Court Room?
Asked by C.R. from Kansas City
on January 29, 2008
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On February 21, 2008 we are going to court to finalize the step parent adoption of my seven year old daughter. She knows that her last name is going to become the same...
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- Let her be there! This is important to her! Quite a big day for her... make it extra special by taking her out for a treat afterwards.
- Hi C.! Absolutely let her go! She has a vested interest in this, and actually, probably initiated the entire thing by wanting to be a "member" of the family name! I t...
- if it is that important to her that this takes place,why not??? she will for sure feel "wanted" and a part of the family then if she is allowed to participate in the a...
Husband (Step-dad) Adopting My Daughter
Asked by C.J. from Detroit
on April 10, 2010
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My husband and I have been married since October of 2009. He is wanting to adopt my 7 y.o. daughter. We are trying to figure out the process and cost of the adoption...
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- Good Morning C.. I went through this also with my daughter. Michigan law states you are required to be married for at least 1 year before you can file for adoption b...
- My sister had the same thing...her husband adopted her son from a previous relationship. I think to cover yourself and your whole family, it would be a good idea for ...
- In Peoria County, Illinois it went like this. We had to make a public announcement that the adoption would be taking place. THis was done in the newspaper. That w...
New Boyfriend Wants to Adopt Once We Marry
Asked by K.G. from Houston
on May 5, 2009
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I would like to know what the law says about adoption if the biological father is not named on the birth certificate. My boyfriend has said that once we get married, ...
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- If the father has no contact with the child for more than six months, he can be considered to have abandoned the child or you can just ask him if he would be willing t...
- A friend of mine went through this last summer. Her daughter's biological father had never seen her daughter, never been a part of their lives at all. When she marri...
- I am pretty sure that even if the bio father is not listed on the birth certificate if you know who he is that he needs to sign away his parental rights so that there ...
