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No, I don't believe so. A couple takes a child in and raises the child, with all the effort, trouble and expense, and then someone comes along and say, "Just kidding!" At a minimum, they should have to pay for the cost of someone else raising their kid. And that won't begine to compensate for the emotional trauma to kid and parents. If a child had a child and they were stolen by their grandmother based on lies no this is not fair. ---- == No. the parents may a conscience desicision to give up all rights to their child. i understand some parents have to because they can not provide any of the basic needs for a child. but after they give a child up for adoption then the child doesnt belong to them anymore. However i do believe that if the parents are capable to raise a child and under go evalutaion then they should be allowed have their child returned, if the child has not been adopted already. it is a complex issue that tears the lives of so many.

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14y ago

children should definitely have the right to know of where they came from! now not at any younger age but once 18 they should have the right. the reason for an older age is because they'll be emotionally prepared for the acceptance or rejection they may fall into. legal parents should have a way of contact , through an agency or something for things for updated medical records and such.

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12y ago

Yes and No depending on the circumstances...

If the biological parent/s gave the child up for adoption then no they have no right to meet that child even when the child reaches adulthood unless said adult child wishes it.

If a biological parent signed away their parental rights to the other parent then in many states they no longer have any rights to visitaion of that child.

If the biologcial parents both mother and father awarded gaurdianship of the child to a relative and also signed away their parental rights then in many states they have no right to visitation of that child...

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13y ago

I am an adopted child- so hear me out.

You lost the right to know them when you gave them up. I appreciate very much that people care enough to give their child a better life but it infuriates me when they try and mess up their new life. Keep the adoption closed tight.

When my birthfather wanted to contact me- it complicated my life so so much. Just leave them be. They have families and you're not one of them

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9y ago

That is up to the court to decide but it's very rare they allow that. They can not be sure she will not leave the child again and that would cause too much trauma for the child. Once adopted her parental rights are ended.
In most states, as long as the proper paperwork in filed and the adoption is finalized, the birth parent cannot take the adopted child away. In some states, there is a 6 month to 1 year period before the adoption is finalized. If a biological father was never made aware of the child's birth and did not sign a waiver of his rights to the child, then you may have a problem. Once the biological father has a paternity test to prove he is the father, then he has rights to the child. If the biological father knew the child was his and did nothing, then finding the biological father with a lack of involvement could satisfy the court and allow the adoptive parents to keep the child. Relinquishment papers are usually signed within 72 hours of the birth of the child. Once the parent(s) sign those papers, there is nothing they can do unless they can prove the adoptive parents are abusing the child. Even then, the child is turned over to Children Services and not the birthparents. No.

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14y ago

not unless their birth parents were abusive to them

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11y ago

As long as it can be done safely, yes.

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Do illegitimate adult children have the right to know who their biological parents are?

Illegitimate children as opposed to adopted children, should be able to determine who their parents are.


What do you fromerly call your parents if you are adopted?

Depends. Some children who have contact with both they're biological and adoptive parents refer to both sets as "mom & dad". So I would talk to both sets and ask what they feel comfortable as to what you should call you're biological parents.


Why should children not be able to contact their biological parents?

There are multiple reasons why adopted children should not be allowed to contact their biological parents, however this is dependent on the reasons why the children was put into foster/adoptive care. For example, some children are removed from their biological parent's care due to a matter of them not being able to care for the child, they may have broken the law are not fit to have the child. Considering this, the child, at the age of 18 are allowed to look into their biological parents if they wish. This is because they will no longer need permission. Many children choose not to do this as they settle with the adoptive families and feel no reason to contact their biological parents. Some children are placed for adoption as their parents feel it is the better option for the well being of the child. However, in these case the parents often opt for an open adoption which is designed so that the biological parents are still allowed relatively regular contact with their child. In this case, i believe it is fully acceptable for the child to have contact with the parent As long as the biological parent did no wrong by the child, i believe they should be able to contact their parents


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Adopted children often would like to meet their birth parents, but sometimes a happy ending does not occur.


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The biological parents should be on the engagement announcement whether they are divorced or have remarried.


Should adoption of children by overseas parents be happening?

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Is a non biological non adopted child entitled to an estate?

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Why children should not know who their biological parents are?

Children should not be kept in the dark about their biological parents because it is their fundamental right to know their own history and heritage. Understanding their genetic and cultural background can contribute to their identity formation and overall well-being. Additionally, knowledge of biological parents can be crucial for medical reasons, as it provides important information about potential genetic conditions or predispositions.


If your biological children were killed and your spouse is not the biological parent can your spouse get half of the settlement in a wrongful death suit?

Your spouse may have rights if the children were legally adopted by her/him. Generally, if there was no legal adoption they wouldn't be entitled to any award or settlement. You should consult with an attorney.


Should children be put into foster care or be adopted after being in an abusive home?

yes, i believe they should since the parents can't stop abusing the children they should be put into a place where they will be well cared for.


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