Adoption

As of 2017, gay people can technically adopt in all 50 U.S. states, but they are still routinely denied in some states. Single people (gay or straight) are allowed to adopt in all states except Utah.

Sexual abuse, violence, negligence, starvation, abandonment.

Some children go into foster care when a loving parent is temporarily unable to care for the child due to illness, homelessness or job loss - when no other family member is able to take over.

Occasionally a parent is just not able to provide appropriate care for a child, this too can lead to foster care.

A nun can have a child, certainly, however, the question rather should be is a nun allowed to have a child? Nuns take a vow of chastity which means they voluntarily decide to remain celibate during their lives in order to better serve God in the religious life. To willfully have a child after making such a vow to God would be gravely sinful.

The same rights, unless a will states a differently. * In any US state it depends upon whether the person died intestate or if there was a valid Will. There are no laws that require a parent to leave any assets or property to children whether said children are biological or adopted. That being the case a parent(s) can legally exclude any or all children from a Will if they so choose. If the person dies without a Will the state's probate succession laws apply and adopted children are treated the same as biologcial children.

In order for an adoption to become legal, all parties required to give consent must receive notice of the hearing and a standard petition must be filed. A hearing will be held and the judge will consider all the information provided. If the adoptive parents are deemed to be fit and all the proper consent has been obtained, the judge will then likely grant the petition and an order will be issued. If the adoptive parents want to legally change the child's name, it should be included in the order as well.

Yes, if the parents have legally given up the child, the older sibling can become the legal guardian, but of course you must be 18 or older and you must be seen by judge in court to approve. I have seen this with the death of the parents, and i am pretty positive you can, talk to a lawyer.

If you are an adult, you legally no longer have parents. You are on your own. Therefore, you are not adoptable or require a legal guardian. An adult can, however, change their name to that of another person/family if it suits their purpose of becoming a member of said family. ____________________________________________________________ I do not know the correctness of the above answer but I do know some more answers about this topic. An adult can be adopted by another adult. However, you must check your state laws to see their stipulations on the matter. For example, Oklahoma's laws state "Summary: An adult may be adopted with consent." I am still trying to get answers on the disowning parents, but at least I can correct this little part of the question.

They don't. A minor is placed in foster care by court order and the judge that issued the order has to rescind or amend the it before the person can leave the foster home. This applies even when a minor reaches the state's legal age of majority. All court orders pertaining to custodial matters related to a minor child supercede established laws.

Actually there is a window. There is a certain number of days or weeks. I think its possible 60days or 6 weeks or something like that. During this time the birth mother can change her mind and take the baby back.

Not sure you can convince them. You have to remember that they know what it's like to be a parent and everything that entails incl cost. It also costs to adopt usually. You can make a list of why they should consider it and ask them why not. Adopting is very emotional though and they cannot change their minds. It's possible they now that you are older, feel like they have a good balance in life with each other, you and work.

it doesnt matter about skin color or race a parent should adopt any child they want if they have the permission by the gardian.. your welcome

race and color makes you look different but still one with dark color looks a human's child, so owning such a child is a thing to proud of.

so go a head n be proud to be a human

Children are usually disowned by their parents after the child does something against the parents wishes. Whether the child was adopted has no affect on if the parents disown them or not.

An 18-year-old is legally considered an adult. Your granddaughter doesn't need to be adopted because she is no longer a child. She is already your relative. At the age of 18 it is time that she learns to survive on her own.

As an adopted child I'll let you know what I believe.

All children THINK they want to meet their biological parents. And I'm not just saying it- but they ALL THINK they do. And if it doesn't put the child in danger and you've warned them about the consequences- then you gotta let them learn. I learned the hard way, but I learned for myself and don't resent my parents because they let ME choose. I guarantee for the most part they will change their minds and come crawling back to you

A child can only have two legal guardians, meaning the biological father would have to either give up his rights voluntarily or lose them through the court system in order for the stepfather to adopt the child.

Adoption law varies by state, but in the US, all 50 states allow gay people to adopt, though as of 2017, gay people are still routinely denied adoption based on discrimination.

Then unless the biological father is ok with this and signs his rights over, the new husband has no legal rights to the child.

it can cost up to 5,000 to 30,000 or maybe a little higher.

In Missouri, when a father has not had contact with the child for six month, whether voluntary, or denied access, the child can be adopted by a stepparent, without official notice. Simply terminating parental rights also terminates financial responsibility, thus the mother cannot claim support.

an adoptee, or adopted child

Legally, yes, but:

Well I would first ask myself "Would I be able to support a child and give he/she a stable and safe home?". When being considered for an adoptive parent the adoption agency would look into how well you can provide for the child, do you have a job? A home? Can you financially support a child?

There would be a lot of hesitation to allow an 18 year old to adopt a child, because you're barely an adult.

Take a step back and make sure you know what you'd be getting into. Can you REALLY provide a SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, HAPPY, home for this child?

Yes. Unless someone takes you into their shelter

foster means to promote the growth or development of; further; encourage: to foster new ideas.

in the context of foster care, it means raising foster children (children who are wards of the state due to being orphaned or parents who cannot take care of them) in a group home or private home