Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

Return of Adopted Daughter to Father

I commend you for the action of allowing thechild to reunited with the father. I do not believe that the court will take away the child without your consent. Have no fear on this issue. However, I suggest you consult with legal counsel in your local area.

Re-adoption by the father

In my state (NC) there wouldn't be any problem. If the adoption didn't go through, the child would still be yours. In NC the courts are interested only in taking custody (for DSS) only if the child is neglected, abused, etc. Why, was there a problem when you adopted her? If not, the reverse adoption should be without a problem also in my state. Courts in my state are only too happy (as a rule) to accommodate those who are trying their best to care for children and to provide them with what they (reasonably) want. Doesn't sound like a problem in NC. Hope the same is true where you live.

custody surrender for re-adoption

There are advantages to letting other people answer before I open my big e-mail mouth. It's not as taxing on the brain.

In any event, Mr. Friend I think. hit the nail on the head. Although so far you have not yet gotten a reply from someone in your jurisdiction. So here's one from Ohio. Are we getting closer?

I would have to concur that you will not have a problem. Having represented the Children's Services Board in Cincinnati, the last thing the Court is going to tolerate is removing children from family members who are suitable and willing.

I would also like to ask, as Mr. Friend did, what were the circumstances that led to adoption in the first place? This could have a bearing on the success of your proceedings

Also, you may in your state have options besides going through a surrender. Not knowing the proceedures in your state, I obviously can't comment. But you might want to check with your attorney about alternative proceedures that would ultimately result in the father's adoption of the child.