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Adoption
Adoption is a legal process that creates a parent-child relationship between individuals not related by blood. Adoption entitled the adopted child to all privileges like natural child and the original parent transfers all their rights and responsibilities to the adoptive parent.
1,658 Questions
Can you adopt your girlfriends child?
I believe that you would have to go to your town or state house and get the paper work. I think it would be the same as adopting a child who isn't your girlfriends. It may also depend on the state the child resides in and if the father still has child rights to the kid. You may then have to custody battle the father (these is a rare case and the father, whom of which does not want anything to do with the child, should easyly give up his rights)
What is a good twin name to go with Ashley?
Ashley and Annabelle
Ashley and Alyssa
Ashley and Alicia
Ashley and Annalisse
Ashley and Amy
Ashley and Brianna
Ashley and Chloe
Ashley and Charlotte
Ashley and Charley
Ashley and Denise
Ashley and Dacey-Jade
Ashley and Elizabeth
Ashley and Eliza
Ashley and Emily
Ashley and Emma
Ashley and Ella
Ashley and Ellie
Ashley and Katelyn
Ashley and Mary
Ashley and Stephanie
Ashley and Samantha
Ashley and Sarah
Ashley and Zoey
and of couse Ashley and Mary-Kate
What legal rights do you have when you find out a child is not yours?
If a man learns that a child is not his biological child, the next steps depend partly on the state laws and marital status.
If a man was married to the mother of the child, and living with her at the time of conception or birth, then he is the unquestioned father of the child in nearly every state. Most states do not give a man an 'out' from child support if the child is later shown to be not his biological child.
If a man and woman were not married, and she conceives and places the man's name on the birth certificate as father, or after birth tells state agencies that he is the father, there is more room for change. If the man demands paternity testing and DNA or other tests conclusively prove the child is not his, he can petition to have his name taken off the birth certificate in most states, and can petition the family court to remove the child support order from him.
Can you adopt more than one child at a time?
Yes. In the majority of the cases it pertains to siblings. It is preferable that children of the same family remain together. Therefore the court gives special attention to those type of adoptions.
It really depends on whether or not it is determined that you can financially support more than one.
In the case of intercountry adoptions, the government of the child's country makes the rules. For example, China does not allow the adoption of more than one child at a time except in the case of twins - which are rare. Many countries seem to go with the one child at a time policy.
Can you adopt and change the child's first name?
yea i think that u can change a adopted child's name but that sonly if you would like to change his or her name your self not if they want to
Another Answer:
Once a child grows up enough to understand the gift of adoption, it will be important to that child to know fully his or her given name.
One reason to change an adopted child's name would be to hide the fact that the child was adopted. Over time, most every adopted child discovers the truth, in which case, the people who changed the name could be faced with questions they are not comfortable answering.
Another option would be to give the child a nickname and leave the original name intact. This way, the people who want to change the child's name can use a name they like, while leaving the adopted child's identity intact.
Can father give up parental rights if the mother agrees to it?
No, that decision is made by the court. However the granting of a TPR to either parent does not necessarily mean that the requesting parent is relieved of his or her financial obligations to the minor child. If there is a court order of child support in affect a TPR petition is not be granted unless it is a matter of the minor child being legally adopted by a new spouse.
Do you have to be married to adopt your grandchild?
No, you don't need to be married and single people can adopt. At least that is the case here in BC. Good luck!
Are same-sex married couples permitted to adopt children?
The law varies from state to state and from country to country. In US states where same-sex couples are permitted to marry, yes they may jointly adopt children. In some other states, joint adoption by a same-sex couple is possible, but in most it is not.
Can you put a 15 year old up for adoption?
Generally no; you must be self sufficient with ample life experience to properly nurture a child in order to be allowed to adopt.
speculation: in some jurisdictions it may be possible to do a step parent adoption at 17.
How old does a child need to be to be adopted without the non custodial parent's consent?
That would all depend upon what state you are in, what are the circumstances surrounding the adoption. Has the parental rights of natural parents been terminated? In Oklahoma if the child is under the age of 18, a natural parent has to be notified of adoption proceedings. That would all depend upon what state you are in, what are the circumstances surrounding the adoption. Has the parental rights of natural parents been terminated? In Oklahoma if the child is under the age of 18, a natural parent has to be notified of adoption proceedings.
Can a mother put their child in temporary foster care?
No. The guardian can call the police and report the mother for taking the child. If the mother wants to regain custody she must do so through the court.
No. The guardian can call the police and report the mother for taking the child. If the mother wants to regain custody she must do so through the court.
No. The guardian can call the police and report the mother for taking the child. If the mother wants to regain custody she must do so through the court.
No. The guardian can call the police and report the mother for taking the child. If the mother wants to regain custody she must do so through the court.
Why do people adopt kids from around the world?
People are adopted for many reasons. The mother might be young and think the child will have a better life with a mature couple who can better take care of and provide for the child, the mother may not want to raise a child, or other reasons.
If you legally adopted the child, you would terminate your parental rights the same way you would with a biological child. Get a lawyer and go to court.
However, keep in mind that if you legally adopted the child, terminating your parental rights does not terminate your legal relationship with the child. According to the law, you are the child's father and you will be required to pay child support. Terminating your parental rights will only relinquish your custody rights and your ability to make decisions on behalf of the child.
How do you be a successful foster parent?
Answer It's not a hard thing to be a successful Foster Parent. You just need to have Love, lots of patience, remember they aren't mad at you (you just happen to be the one they are with and their parents aren't the way you are and they want them to be). Being a Foster parent for 6 years and an adoptive parent for 4 years, it is worth it. Remember when you are a Foster Parent, you are not just fostering a child, you are fostering a family. I've have learned that if you can build a relationship with the parents, they will be willing to hear and impliment you suggestions on their relationship with the children. They will also ask for help directally instead of throught the case worker. I still have parents I had their kids 5 years ago call me for suggestions. Just keep at it and remember you don't have to be perfect. Just remember, your house is the only normal place they have ever been and will know when they are grown, what a family is suppose to be like.
this is how you be a parent..no parent is successful, but whatever...you guide your childern, you dont boss them around, do not care how old they are, their still human beings., they too dont like to be pushed and shoved(plus its harder to get through to them that way...) You guide them with what they need to know to grow and become a responsible, accountable indivisuals. give them..how do you put it??..."tests"? for them to prove what they've gathered from your advice. Love them, talk with them, have two-way coversations...not one-way.( god i hate those...) have any other specific questions, ask me.
Can an underage illegal immigrant become legal by being adopted by a US citizen?
Yes. If the illegal immigrant marries a citizen, they can become a citizen from that.
What rights does a adopted child have to find their birth parents?
There is no law saying they can or can't search for their birth parents if that's what you mean. Is it a good idea to? That depends on how much you know about the birth parents. I think the best thing to do would be to talk to your child about it or try talking to a counseler. I guess in the end it will be the child's decision and if that's what they decide to do then the best thing for you to do would be to support them.
What are the pros and cons of giving up your Down syndrome baby for adoption?
WikiAnswers contributors share their thoughts on this sensitive topic:
- Although the pain, suffering, and regret of giving up a child are DEFINITELY cons, if the baby has not yet been born, then you don't know if the baby really had down syndrome. Many people I've been in contact with were supposed to be "mentally challenged," but turned out to be just as mentally sharp as the rest of us.
- Being the religion I am, I honestly think this is very wrong to even think about giving up your child, just because of his/her mental disability. If you are struggling financially, this may be a smart idea, because you would want your child to live a happy life. So, that would be a pro, but a con, like mentioned above, is the regret you'd feel just because you gave your baby up. No matter what the condition, I believe it to be very, very wrong for you to give a child away because of a struggle you may face ahead. These "different people" are not aliens. They are normal people with a soul and heart. If you help and support, they can lead a very fulfilling and normal life. Please take this to heart and think VERY carefully, because once you give the child up, you won't get him/her back.
- - Losing the love of your child, who would love and adore you more honestly and openly than any "normal" child.
- Not learning to accept a person, no matter their faults.
- Not learning the true meaning of parenting; doing the best you can for each of your children so they can reach their full potential.
- Forever regretting your decision.
- In the real world, keeping a Down's syndrome child would be a heavy burden unless you have a lot of money like Sarah Palin. If you are in the US, the social services system has been so limited by political ideologues that you can't expect much help from the government. Do you have a close family that can help with this child? Would you be able to work if you had to? Are you a single mom? All of these things have to be considered in the real world. The religious are more worried about a fetus than caring and spending money on underprivileged children that are already living amongst us, so take their advice with a grain of salt. (As evidenced by their strong support of Republican political views)
How do boys notice me but don't notice me?
... i don't know, how does that happen?
Sniper404 here, i have an answer for this riddle!
The guys notice your body, but they don't notice your personality
I get it! shes saying that some guys notice you BUT don't really notice who you are! as said by who ever is above me on this disscussion they notice your BODY and like you for that buut don't know the REAL you!
Friendly Answer:
Yeah, they just know how you look and your body but don't really know who and what kind of person you are.
i cant belive you guys did not know that. Im 10 and ive had 1 boyfriend and he was the nicest boy alive till i found him one day kissing my best friend so ibroke up with him and me and my best friend never talked again the she moved to California
awesome :P( for the answer above i can tell your ten haha jokes really)Boys acknowledge girls they know you exist but they obviously don't like you if they only know your name. I notice all girls...... well the ones in my classes. if you like a boy introduce yourself to him one day if you have the chance. and see what happens.
Hmm some boys are observant of their surroundings and take note of the behaviour of people around them. I love doing that, the best way to sweet talk your way into any thing. haha. but don't over do it like stalk that's creepy. anyways if you pay attention you may discover new things like what bullies don't like. its fun making fun of bullies giving them a taste of their own medicine.
Do you have to have a partner to adopt a child?
no you don't have to be in a relationship to adopt all you have to do is care for the baby and make sure that if you are struggling you have someone there to help you x
Can adoptive parents terminate the adoption on the probabtionary period?
Yes. It's called "disruption" and it does happen. Sometimes a child comes home with problems so severe that they cannot be handled by the new family; in such cases, the parents can seek to disrupt the adoption. People are frequently horrified at such a thought, because we think that love conquers all. However, in families created by adoption - just as in families created by birth - there can be situations where it is not safe for a child to remain with their family. We all believe we'd never give up on a kid, but we have to realize that disrupting an adoption does NOT mean you gave up. It means you made the best decision you could for your entire family, INCLUDING the child.
I am an adoptee, and an adoptive parent, and I know both families who have had to disrupt as well as families who adopted children who had previously been "disrupted." The idea is to do what in the kid's best interest.
For example, I have a five year old. If I adopted a 14 year old and that child began beating my 5 year old, sexually molesting him, burning down the house, etc., I might decide that I could not provide a safe home for that 14 year old. Disruptions are uncommon, and come from nightmare scenarios - we're not talking about adopting an infant and then deciding he's too ugly, or not smart enough. We are talking about families who are caught off guard by the severity of the child's problems (e.g. if the problems were not known at the time of adoption, and only surfaced later) and who decide - after MUCH struggle, tears, and misery - that disruption is the only choice for the child.
I cannot imagine losing my beautiful son, no matter what. But I have seen enough to know that it does happen in some families, and that anyone who has not been there cannot judge.
Can a parent appeal a voluntary termination of parental rights?
In most States, there is no provision for revoking or reversing the termination of parental rights except under certain circumstances such as fraud, duress, coercion, etc. Since termination is a legal issue decided by the court, you should speak to a family law attorney with all the information about your case.
If a mother gives up her rights to one child does she have to give it up to another child?
not if the adoption was voluntary and not a result of any court order declaring her unfit as a parent to that child.
There are no set time limits for such action. Several states do have laws that relate to the time period in which a parent can be charged with abandonment of a child, abandonment being defined as non-support, not the physical act itself. Termination of parental rights are based on the merits of the case in question. The reason being that circumstances can be such that the absentee parent has no control over the matter, such as being incarcerated, military duty, physical impairments, geographical conflicts and so forth.
a child raised by someone who is not its natural or adoptive parent. a needy child, as one living in an impoverished country, supported or aided by contribution to a specific charity.
How can you find out your parents place of birth?
Start with the paper work from your adoption, if that shows nothing try the agency or attorney who handled the adoption. There are also many web sites you can list any information about them and yourself that you know and hopefully they or someone they know will see it and make the match. Good luck.
