Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

can my child be adopted out because he has been in a foster home for 16 months??


Asked on 8/06/09, 9:02 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

An adoption can be attempted, but have the right to notice and to oppose any such application.

Of course, if no such application has been made, it may never be made.

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Answered on 8/11/09, 9:23 pm
Antoinette Wooten The Wooten Legal Consulting, PC

It is possible, but your parental rights would have to be terminated first.

Why is the child in foster care?

Has anyone advised you that they intend to adopt the child?

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Answered on 8/12/09, 10:44 am


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