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What do I need to do to file a Petition for adoption?

FAQ - Family Division
A petition for adoption must be filed with the Court and the filing fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) must be paid. While the Court Clerks are committed to providing you with excellent customer service, Virgin Islands law prohibits Court personnel from providing legal advice. A party may represent himself or herself, pro se however; citizens should be advised that doing so without the requisite expertise may result in the loss of claims or preservation of rights.
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How do I file the petition?

Frequently Asked Questions: Mental Health (Part 1)
You go to the Probate Court of the county where the alleged mentally ill person resides (or in some cases where they are found) to file the petition. You will be required to present testimony to the judge about the persons actions of the last two weeks (14 days).
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Who may file a petition?

Pembroke NH Town Departments - Police FAQ
Spouses, ex-spouses, current or former intimate partners, persons who cohabitated with each other but who no longer share the same residence; and parents and other persons related by consanguinity (related by blood), or affinity (a connection between a spouse and the blood relations of the other) other then minor children who reside with the defendant. Anyone who is in an abusive relationship should seriously consider obtaining a restraining order.
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Do I need an attorney to file a Petition for Restoration?

The Civil Rights Restoration Center
Anyone can research the law and file the appropriate forms. Of course, our expertise and ongoing concentration in this area of practice has given us a time tested methodology that gives our clients the best chance of successfully getting through the maze and having their civil rights restored.
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To find out how you can petition for your parent to live in the United States permanently, please refer to the Petitioning Procedures, which will help you identify what steps you need to take.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Assisted Outpatient Treatment
You may file a petition at the Probate Court of the county where the alleged mentally ill individual resides (or in some cases where the individual is found). You will be required to relate specific facts of the individuals actions. A hearing date will be set.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The tax laws set forth the different time limits for filing petitions in different kinds of cases. The IRS notice usually provides the number of days that you will have to file a petition, counting from the date the IRS notice was mailed to you. That date is usually stamped on the notice of deficiency or the notice of determination. In addition, the IRS notice may state the last date for filing the petition.
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WHO CAN FILE A PETITION IN Family Court?

New York City Family Court
You can file a petition in Family Court for an order of protection if 1) you are related to the respondent by blood or marriage; 2) you are or were legally married to the respondent; or 3) you have a child with the respondent. If you need an order of protection against someone else, you can only get one through Criminal Court. To get a criminal court order of protection, the police must arrest the person or you may go to the Court Dispute Resolution Center, located in the Criminal Court.
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Can I file a petition for any kind of visa for my fiancée/wife when I am here in Vietnam?

Frequently Asked Questions
The fiancé(e) petition cannot be filed with oversea offices. The only petition that you may be able to file while you are in the country is spousal petition for her (Petition for Alien Relative, Form I-130). This petition can be filed with local CIS offices (Citizenship & Immigration Services).
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Once I file a petition, when can I expect a decision?

Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Appeals to the Commiss...
A petition is not ready for review by the Commissioner's legal staff until all of the papers in the case (answer, reply and briefs) have been filed. The regulations establish timeframes for filing these documents. Because of those timeframes, a file is actually not complete until approximately eight weeks after the initial petition is filed. This time period may be even longer, if the parties request and receive from the Commissioner's staff extensions of time for service.
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If I file a Petition for Refund, will I get money back?

Frequently Asked Questions
Refunds are applied first to any Financial Aid source you received. If your student account has been paid with financial aid, the grants and loans will be returned to the funding agency. After the Financial Aid portion is adjusted, and if you paid tuition beyond that amount, a refund check will be issued to you.
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How do I petition?

Employment Service Programs for Employers Trade Act Frequent...
The Petition Process for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) The petition is a form needed to apply for TAA reemployment services and benefits and ATAA. Three or more workers or a representative of the group (see list below) must complete and sign the form which is sent to the US Department of Labor´s Division of Trade Adjustment of Assistance (DTAA) as well as the Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development (DCCWD) in Oregon.
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What do I need to bring with me to the Clerk's Office to file a petition to have a person evaluated?

Leon County Clerk of Courts
You will need to bring picture identification and an address/location for the person. You should arrive at the Clerk's Office by 3:30 p.m. to allow time for the processing of paperwork.
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Do I need a lawyer to file an Oklahoma bankruptcy petition?

Oklahoma Bankruptcy Attorneys : Garrett Law Office, P.C.
Having an Oklahoma bankruptcy attorney fighting for your rights is always advised when dealing with bankruptcy cases. Without someone working on your behalf, creditors may take advantage of you and your situation. I understand that in visiting this site I am not entering into an attorney client relationship with the Garrett Law Office, or any attorney within the law firm.
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Can I visit my child while the adoption petition is in court?

St. Lucy Center - Adoption - FAQs
We welcome you to visit your child. For US parents, if both parents see the child before the adoption is completed, an IR-3 visa is issued by INS and automatic citizenship is granted. If neither parents see the child before the adoption is completed, an IR-4 visa is issued by INS. (If this is the case, readoption in US is highly recommended to obtain US citizenship.
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What happens after the Petition for Adoption is completed?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Southwest Ohio Law Offic...
The Petition for Adoption must be served upon the step-child's "other" natural parent. Both natural parents must sign a written form consenting to the adoption. If the "other" natural parent does not consent to the adoption, the adoption cannot take place.
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Are there any other requirements after the Petition for Adoption is signed?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Southwest Ohio Law Offic...
Yes. These requirements are clearly spelled out by the probate court. An "assessor" assigned by the court will visit the home where the child will be living, then report to the court his or her opinion about the suitability of home for the child. Also, other documents are required, such as letters of reference from the petitioner's employer, friends, acquaintances and/or clergy. These are all sent directly to the probate court.
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Is there anything I will need to do after the adoption?

INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION
Most countries require progress reports (known as Post-Placement Reports ) to be sent to them at regular intervals. The progress reports are usually required to be completed by the local authority or voluntary adoption agency registered to work on intercountry adoption. It is therefore important that you maintain contact with your local authority or voluntary adoption agency in order to comply with this requirement.
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What fees will need to be paid in order to file a Petition for Injunction for Protection?

Domestic Violence FAQ
of July 1, 2003, there is no fee required to file a Petition for Injunction for Protection for Domestic Violence, Repeat Violence, Dating Violence or Sexual Violence. Please note that any information provided is a public record.
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What information will the Court need to file a Petition for Injunction for Protection?

Domestic Violence FAQ
In order for the Court to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to grant an Injunction, your Petition must contain certain information. This information must include specific facts and circumstances, including dates, which convince the Court that an immediate and present danger of domestic or repeat violence exists.
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What if I can't pay the entire fee when I file my petition?

FAQ (ASP)
Individual debtors may request permission to pay the required fees in up to four installments over a period of one hundred twenty (120) days. To do so, you must complete an application to pay fees in installments (Form EDC 2-021) and submit it with your petition. Application forms are available at each divisional Clerk's Office, as well as on the court's Internet web site at www.caeb.uscourts.gov.
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If I file a Petition for refund, under what circumstances are refunds granted?

Frequently Asked Questions
Refunds are granted when circumstances beyond the control of the student prevent the student from attending class. Examples include:
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What happens after I file the petition?

Leon County Clerk of Courts
The court will review the petition and, relying solely on the contents of the petition, enter an order authorizing the involuntary stabilization and assessment of the person. The order will be faxed to the Warrants Division of the Leon County Sheriff's Office and the person will be transported to Apalachee Center for Human Services at 2634 Capital Circle, N.E. The facility will assess and stabilize the patient for a period not to exceed 5 days. A written assessment is sent to the court.
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How long does it take once I file my petition?

Arrest Free
It depends. Some States gets 30 days to object to a Petition to Expunge. For a sealing, however, some States gets 90 days to object. How long your case will take also depends on the size of the jurisdiction you are in, whether there is an objection to your Petition and how long it takes to get your case on the docket.
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Who May File a Paternity Petition?

New York City Family Court
The petition may be filed by the child's mother, by a man who believes he is the father of the child, by the child or by the child's guardian. If the child is receiving public assistance, the Department of Social Services may file a petition against the alleged father, seeking an order of filiation and an order of support. In some cases, a paternity petition may be filed even if the alleged father has died.
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Who May File a Petition for an Order of Custody?

New York City Family Court
A parent, grandparent or a person with a substantial connection or relationship with the child may file a petition in Family Court requesting that the court place the child in his or her custody. A copy of the petition and a summons must be served upon (delivered personally to) the person or parties who presently have custody of the child. If the child's parents are separated and one parent seeks a custody order, that parent must have the papers served upon the other parent.
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Why file a representation petition?

representation - FAQs - FLRAgc
Under section 7102 of the Statute, each employee has the right to "form, join or assist any labor organization" and section 7111 provides for agency recognition of labor organizations that have been chosen by a majority of employees in an appropriate unit. If employees want a labor organization to represent them in labor relations matters, a representation petition form (FLRA FORM 21) is filed with a Regional Office.
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