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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.

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Can both parents agree for one to terminate his parental rights in California?

In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to a divorce, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.

What is the least expensive way to repair a front tooth that broke?

The cheapest way to repair a tooth is with a white filling or composite. That is if there is enough tooth sturcture to hold on too. But that is not the most solid treatment.

A better way to repair a tooth is to get a root canal, post and crown.

Can a foster parent leave a foster child in a care center at a gym?

If the child care center is being used for it's intended purpose, i.e. providing child care for a certain amount of time either for a fee or as part of a membership service, there is no difference between the foster parent and a biological parent. There is no law prohibiting foster parents from utilizing child care services. If you are instead questioning the propriety of the location of the child care because it is in a gym, as long as the care center meets the requirements set down for child care providers in their state there is no problem. If the foster parent does not have an agreement with the care center to provide care and instead is just dropping the child off, this is not okay, and would not be okay for a biological parent eiither. It then becomes the responsibiity of the care center employees to contact the proper authorities to report the problem.

If the biological father has not signed the birth certificate or affidavit of parentage and has given no support towards the child would a judge be likely to agree to an adoption by the stepfather?

Not without him being contacted as there's a high rate of mothers lying about this. They are receiving cash child support payments while telling everyone they are getting nothing. Also, women are known to wait up to 18 years to file a retroactive child support award after not having informed the man that he had a child. I received on of those cases today. The judge has to confirm the claims made.

What can be done about someone calling child protective services on false pretenses?

One of the best things you can do is invite Child Protective Services over for a visit, have them meet the kids, show them around, and assure them that there is nothing wrong. They know that people will make calls sometimes to spite others. The more defensive you get, the more suspicious you will look.

Can you regain custody or visitation rights once parental rights have been terminated in Virginia after child has been adopted?

It is possible to regain custody after rights have been terminated. However, this includes a very long court battle and is not usually beneficial to the child who has been living with his or her adoptive parents.

How long does it take to become a foster parent?

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In the state of AZ ( from start to finish)once you take the classes ( 11 weeks 1 day a week)and your home is licensed, it should only take a total of about 3 or 4 months, if everything is in order, with you, your home,your income and background check.

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In the state of Florida, we had a 12 week class; when my wife and I did it, our home study took much longer than 3-4 months, but the agency that oversaw our study was experiencing some major changes during that time. It took us about 14 months total from the start of our classes until we had a signed and approved home study.

Can you still adopt if you have had parental rights removed but for reasons other than child abuse?

This is something that would be dealt with on a case by case basis; start by talking to DCF (or whatever it's called in your area: department of children and families) and get information directly from them.

AnswerI don't think that they will allow anyone to adopt that has had their parental rights taken away from them. Even if it was not for abuse, then it could have been for neglect.

Does an illegal immigrant father have rights to his American born baby if the American mother gives the baby up for adoption to her family?

You are addressing two unique problems. Illegal immigrant status and a mother who is putting a child up for adoption. The mother, by law in most states cannot give a child up for adoption without the father's permission. (If the mother is under age this is another hurdle you will need to face.)

You will need an attorney to see you through the legal problems you will face if you want to stop the adoption. The sooner the better as many judges are behind the fathers rights to his child, but many more are very sensitive to the best interest of the child and will not be in a hurry to disrupt the relationship a child has formed with his primary care givers even in the case where she or he should not have been in their care.

There are many legal aids groups available for a reduced fee or pro-bono if the cost is a consideration.

Where do unwanted kids go?

Unwanted kids generally go into foster care. This allows them to be placed in homes where they can temporarily live with a family. Sometimes children who are not wanted go to live with other relatives who are willing to care for them.

Are foster kids allowed to meet there foster parents before they are adopted?

Foster care and adoption is not the same thing. Yes, you get to meet your adoptive parents before they adopt you. That is not always the case with foster care since if a child is abused for instance the foster families are ready to receive you in the middle of the night sometimes, when it's needed. Foster care is not meant to be permanent like adoption.

How can you adopt internationally as a US citizen living in Italy?

"How can you adopt internationally as a US citizen living in Italy?"

Adopting while living abroad is possible ... the question becomes, by whose rules do you adopt?

I would put it this way:

If you have permanent residence in a given country then that country's rules apply in regard to adopting children in that country, or in adopting children from another country.

If you are temporarily abroad, and not considered a permanent resident of the country you live in, then you are keeping your resident status in your home country, and the rules of your home country apply.

So one factor is, does your home country consider you are a resident abroad, or still "residing" at home? It depends on the country, but to be considered still resident in your home country (while living abroad), it helps to have kept up such connections as these: a home, a spouse, a car or furniture, social ties, a driver's licence, bank accounts, credit cards and health insurance.

For the U.S. citizen living in Italy, I venture to say it would be preferable for the U.S. state where the citizen lived to say that said citizen is still "resident" in the state, though living abroad. Otherwise the person would have to adopt by Italian rules, likely to be a more difficult proposition.

For the rules of international adoption for U.S. citizens, see
U.S. State Dept. - Intercountry Adoption
http://travel.state.gov/family/adoption/adoption_485.html

Good luck!

--Robin Hilborn
Box 1353, Southampton, Ont. N0H 2L0 Canada
Editor, Family Helper, http://www.familyhelper.net
Content Specialist, Adoption Council of Canada, http://www.adoption.ca

What foods are served at orphanges?

Heartbreak cookies.

Well probably I am just guessing but simple plain not good tasting foods!

How would an adopted child go about finding out if they were adopted?

It depends on what type of person the child is. Some kids might not think too much of it. Others may be upset for a very long time. They might feel unwanted and sad.

Can you get your baby back on an open adoption?

Legal and lawful adoption is a process that ends in the final and irrevocable transference of all rights and responsibilities for a child from the biological parents to the adoptive parents. Open adoption is an agreement between adoptive parents and biological parents that addresses continuing contact between biological parents and the adopted child. This can take many forms, from regular letters to frequent visits. Open adoption does not alter the legality of the adoption, the finality and irrevocability, in any way.

Are adoptive parents callef step parents?

No, step parents are parents who live with the other parent, married or not, and who is not your biological parent or foster parent. An adoptive parent is your full parent, just like a biological one. You will inherit them and carry their name.

How do we Adopt a child in northern Cyprus?

I would not focus on Cyprus if I were you because not a lot of children are given up there. Cyprus require that you must be permanent residents of Cyprus or have resided in Cyprus for at least two years prior to the submission of the application. You would be waiting longer than normal for a international adoption or a national one for that matter.

Do the home study forst and after you have been approved you can contact a adoptive agency and decide onthe country then.

For Cyprus read more in the link below.

How do you petition the court for restoration of parental rights in Nevada?

A form must first be filled out and presented to the court. Then, you will have a hearing with the judge. It is likely a very long process.

What is the legal procedures for a single mother to sign over her parental rights to a friend?

The biological mother and father have to voluntarily relinquish their parental rights through the procedure that is required in the state in which the custodial parent and child reside. The relinquishment of parental rights if accepted by the court is permanent and cannot be revoked. This will allow the child to be eligible for adoption and the person(s) who wish to adopt the child must have also follow the prescribed legal procedures for adoption. All parties must be represented by an attorney. In guardianship procedures the parent(s) are not required to relinquish there rights to a minor child. It does require a petition to be filed by a qualified adult to become the minor's legal guardian with the parents agreement or ordered by the court for reasons of neglect or abuse to the child. Guardianship action requires all parties to be represented by legal counsel. The decision of whether the petitioner is qualified to become the minor child's legal guardian is not elective but is one made by the presiding judge. Temporary custody (3 months or less) is also possible and in most US states does not require court procedure but does require a written agreement between the legal custodial parent or both parents and the qualified adult caregiver which includes all pertinent information concerning the care and welfare of the child in question.

What do you do with a child that wants to hurt you as a parent?

well try going to a physcratrist or talk to her find out whats the problem well try going to a physcratrist or talk to her find out whats the problem

What do you call the child you gave up for adoption?

Your son or daughter. Just because the child gets a new set of parents, doesn't mean that the birth parents cease to exist. Adopted children have two sets of parents and both parents will call that child theirs.