Child Custody Archives - Philip A Greenberg, P.C.c

The adoption home study doesn’t have to be stressful

On behalf of Philip A. Greenberg, P.C., Attorneys at Law on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Whether you are a first-time father or just want to expand your family, adoption can be a rewarding way to become a parent. Unlike typical child custody matters in which you are a biological parent, people outside your family and the court must approve your becoming a parent to a child currently without one. For this reason, one may conduct a home study in order to help ensure that the child you want to adopt is going into a safe, loving and healthy home. This often represents [...]

The adoption home study doesn’t have to be stressfulheidiadmin2019-05-14T18:50:12+00:00

Proving paternity is essential for unwed fathers

On behalf of Philip A. Greenberg, P.C., Attorneys at Law posted in Fathers' Rights on Friday, May 10, 2019. Fathers should not be forced out of their children's lives as a result of a mother's wishes. Sadly, many unmarried men face struggles when trying to obtain custody or visitation time with their children. One of the things that unmarried men should remember is that women will retain custody of their children when they're unmarried. Unless there is proof of your paternity and you exercise your right to visitation, there will be no way for you to obtain access to your child. If the woman [...]

Proving paternity is essential for unwed fathersheidiadmin2019-05-14T18:48:06+00:00

Consider a second-parent adoption if you’re not married

On behalf of Philip A. Greenberg, P.C., Attorneys at Law posted in family law on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. There are some people who decide they don't ever want to get married, but they're committed to their partners. While that's completely up to that couple, it can be more complicated if they choose to adopt. Single people can adopt, and so can married couples. What about unmarried couples, though? While they're allowed to adopt, there are some additional hoops they may have to jump through. In your case, if you'd like to adopt but are not married, you should consider a co-parent or second-parent adoption. [...]

Consider a second-parent adoption if you’re not marriedheidiadmin2019-05-04T20:49:21+00:00