Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

i have had permenent custody of my niece since she was 3mths old,she is now 2yrs old and her father nor her mother has yet to try to change her situation. i was wondering if i had grounds to go for adopting her.


Asked on 9/18/09, 1:01 pm

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henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Are you saying that you have guardianship>?

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Answered on 9/23/09, 2:32 pm
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

If both biological mother and father will allow it, you should be able to adopt. Please feel free to contact my office if you would like to discuss this matter further. You will need participation from an adoption agency in Massachusetts to go forward.

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Answered on 9/23/09, 3:39 pm


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