Adoption

Yes you can.

Then it can only happen if they want to give you up for adoption and give up their parental rights. Or if they die of course. But depending on your age, older children and teens rarely get adopted. They usually stay in orphanages or foster homes until they turn 18 when they move out. Appreciate what you have. The children waiting for adoption dreams about it.

Not if you are under 18. Just like your parents had custody of you the state now have custody of you. So when you needed parental consent you now need the state's consent for moving before 18 for instance.

In the case of a kinship adoption, which is generally done with the consent of the parties, you should contact an attorney who specializes in adoptions. States have various laws regarding adoptions and there may be social services involvement such as evaluations and in some states, the adoptive parents must register as foster parents. An attorney will help you navigate the process in your state with the least difficulty.

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.

When they become pregnant, very few teens choose to place their children for adoption. In a 1995 survey, 51% of teens that become pregnant give birth; 35% seek abortions; 14% miscarry. Less than 1% choose to place their children for adoption. (ChildTrends, 1995)

It's possible (though not likely) that the court will allow you to terminate your parental rights without Mom's consent. However, in that event, you would still be required to pay child support. The requirements to voluntary relinquish parental rights is determined by state laws. A biological parent can usually file a petition in the proper court venue w/o the other parent agreeing, however that person will be notified of by the court of the pending action. The petitioner must meet state TPR requirements before a judge will review and rule on the request. In some states partial rights might be terminated while others such as support remain valid. Such cases are generally adjudicated on an individual basis.

The least Expensive Type of Adopting is From the U.S Foster Care.

International Adoption= $7,000 to $30,000 Depending on her/his needs.

Agency and private adoptions can range from $5,000 to $40,000

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But to me The Cost Wouldn't Matter: Because hapiness is all in the Child you Adopt, You would already give the best gift in the world, A family.

Well, honey, getting adoption records can be a real pain in the behind. You'll need to contact the state's vital records office or the adoption agency involved, fill out a bunch of forms, and probably jump through some hoops. Just be prepared to do some digging and be patient, because these things don't just fall into your lap like a hot date on a Saturday night.

In many states, yes!

20 states have direct laws regarding the duty of step parents to support their children.

Additionally, most other states hold a Doctrine of Necessaries that makes step parents liable for basic living expenses such as food, shelter and medical bills of their spouses, children and step children.

In states that use this doctrine, while one spouse is not automatically liable for general debts incurred by the other spouse, such as credit card debt for non-essentials, a spouse can be held liable for the spouse and children's medical expenses and even the portion of credit card debt that can be traced to things like groceries, clothes and doctors' fees.

This situation is especially relevant when a custodial natural parent who has remarried loses his or her job and is unable to pay for basic bills. Even when a second, non-custodial parent may also be held liable for a portion of the children's bills, the step parent (living in the same household) can be held liable for the custodial parent's portion of those bills. In community property states, the liability is even more clear cut, allowing creditors to garnish a step parent's wages directly for severe outstanding debt when unable to collect from his or her spouse.

Additionally, a step parent who is providing health insurance for child (ie carrying children on an employer's policy) can also be held responsible through contractual liability, as he or she is the legal guarantor for any charges incurred while using this insurance.

No, they cant. They are not be law permitted to make decisions for themselves, as they cannot be their own guardian. What ever it is that has brought you to this point or the person you are referring to, go talk to someone, that is trusted and get some help for your problems.

Some aspects are easier than domestic adoptions, others are harder. It depends on what country you are adopting from. It is helpful to use an agency familiar with both the country you are adopting from AND your state.

Yes . But they will have to have some legal ability to be responsible for you in case of an emergency. If things are really that bad at home [ not meaning you don't get your way ] , ask to speak to a County Child Advocate. If you have responsible adults willing to be responsible for you, that is one possibility. If you are past 16 , and can support yourself, you may be able to be Emancipated. Whatever , you need some help to make a change legally .

The best way i can that you can find people is through "people finder" online. I have used this to find my relatives so i think it may be able to help you out.

You will come across many adoption agencies that feel that a person should be between the ages of twenty-five and forty in order to raise a child. If you are younger, it may be a good idea to wait a few years since it will ultimately be beneficial to your future new child anyway. And if you are older than 40, you'll still have the opportunity to adopt, you will just be subjected to stricter requirements. http://www.child-adoption-matters.com/adoption-regulations.html I was just doing some research for my site and came across this: If you are adopting from Russia you must be 16 years older than the child you are adopting.

34.6411% which is not much when you think about how many people are in prison which is a lot!!! so i think there is a small amount of stones to pebbles because they are broken up more than goats or sheep.

There are some major tax breaks for adoption fess. The money comes off the income and taxes are not paid on it. Some companies also provide subsidies for adoption.

It really depends on a few factors. Some of the most relevant factors would be the type of the offense (not just whether it was a misdeamonor or a felony, but also what the actual offense was for--e.g., an assault or child abuse claim would likely weigh heavily in favor against adoption certificatin whereas a drunk in public charge would likely be inconsequential); whether this is an international or domestic adoption (likely easier in a domestic adoption since international adoptions have a number of additional requirements); when the crime occurred and if there has been any criminal activity since; whether you are trying to adopt a family member (or some other type of kinship adoption) or whether you are trying to adopt a foster child that is in no way related or known to you beforehand. What is most important is to locate an adoption agency in your area that is willing to consider certifying a person with a record and then see what happens. Every adoption agency will run a federal background check and a check for child abuse reports so it is essential that you are honest and open with your social worker--any lie or omission will weigh heavily against certifying you as a prospective adoptive parent.

Information on adoption criteria varies by state. You should consult your local adoption agency for more info.

Generally-speaking, adopting a US orphan child (i.e. one who legally has no parents) will be difficult (if not impossible) unless at least one of the adoptive parents is either a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident.

Adoptions are able to be overturn if needed. There is a process and certain circumstances that have to be taken into measure before the procedure can be done.

Yes, an unmarried pregnant minor has all the legal rights to their child as does an adult. No one including parent(s) can force her to place the child for adoption, have an abortion or relinquish her parental rights. If her parents cannot or will not assist her, she can contact state social services or Department of Family Services (DFS) for assistance in obtaining medical care and other such necessities. In some instances the court will emancipate the minor female so she can receive state and/or federal benefits for herself and her child. The father of the child would need to establish paternity before he can pursue his parental rights. The establishment/acceptance of paternity may also mean he can be held financially accountable for support of the child depending upon state laws and his personal circumstances. You may wish to visit http://www.birthright.org or call their toll free number 1-800-550-4900 for more help and guidance.

If you were adopted, your birth certificate was modified so that your adoptive parents are listed as your parents. If you are wondering how to learn the identity of your birth parents, start with contacting the agency through which you were adopted.

some foster parents can be the nicest things, almost as good as the real thing. but in other cases, the foster parents can be abusive phsycally, mentally, sexually, or neglect their foster child/children. but you cant place a number on kids abused by foster familys.