Adoption
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Any Single Mothers of 2 Who Do It alone-Pregnant-adoption?
Asked by A.A. from Chicago
on March 19, 2010
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Hello,
My sister-in-law is pregnant. She is 22 years and has a son who is about to be 3. The father is not in their lives. She lives with her mother who helps but ...
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- Your sister-in-law needs to take some time to do some soul-searching to determine what is best for her, for her son, and for her baby. Whatever decision she comes to,...
- When I was in highschool there was a girl who had a baby at 16 and gave it up for adoption. She did an open adoption where she actually got to visit the baby every co...
- has she thought about an open adoption? that's where the baby is legally adopted by another family but she is still is the baby's live indirectly! might be soemthing f...
Private Adoption Question
Asked by K.C. from Salt Lake City
on May 12, 2008
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We have been approached by a woman who wants us to adopt her baby. We don't want to go through an agency. How do we go about adopting privately? Do we need a lawyer? I...
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- I would see what kind of info you could get from pamphlets from womans clinics or planned parenthood. There might be someone you could contact to answer the questions ...
- Get in touch with a lawyer ASAP, one that specializes in adoptions. A lawyer can help you decide where the mother should have the baby, and as all states have differe...
- Hi K., I was approached by a woman as well. She asked me if I would adopt her daughters baby. I met her by volunteering with an animal rescue. My husband and I tried...
Adoption or Have Another Baby?
Asked by L.L. from Nashville
on December 20, 2010
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I have a child already and she is wonderful 6 month old. Me and my husband want to have another baby in the next few years, but even tho I loved know I brought my beau...
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- I know many families who have adopted, including... 1) white family adopting white infants; 2) white families adopting Hispanic, half-Hispanic, half-black and all-blac...
- Either one is fine. Adoption can be harder than people think. I suggest you look into your available options for adoption and see if any of them are a good "fit"...
- If you have the means to go through with an adoption, I say do it!! We need more people that are willing to adopt and help a child already in need of a good home!!!!!
Step-parent Adoption
Asked by S.S. from Boston
on January 9, 2007
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My husband want's to adopt my 10yr. old. Has anyone done this? How do you go about it? Do you need a lawyer and if so around how much does something like this cost?...
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- My x husband adopted my daughter. I got permission from biological dad. He signed off. This is the easiest and least expensive. AS for child support, if he owes mo...
- A while ago, my uncle was in that situation. His wife adopted his 3 year old daughter. They didn't know where the mother was at that time, so they had to [post a cla...
- S., I haven't done it personally, but I do know that you need two things: a lawyer, and a legal document terminating bio dad's rights. He has to sign it, and if he re...
Failed Adoption 2 Years Ago and Dealing with All the Emotions!!!
Asked by A.Y. from Beaumont
on March 19, 2008
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Hi.....I was married for about 11 years. My ex and I tried for years to get pregnant. We went through 3 years of failed fertility stuff and then found out after my la...
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- I gave a child up for adoption at birth, so I know the feeling of not wanting to get close to another child. It was a struggle for me for a very long time. She is 17...
- Hang in there.. I cant say I know how you are feeling but I want to give you a support group thats for divorced or seperated people.. You will find alot of support..ht...
- Precious A., How i grieved for you when I read your question. My thoughts are that you are grieving many things at one time. The loss of a hope in a marriage of your ...
Seeking Legal Advice on Adoption....
Asked by C.D. from Atlanta
on March 2, 2008
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I have 2 young children from a previous relationship and their biological father has never been around. My now husband would like to adopt them but we have no clue as...
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- yes I can definitely help you call me at ###-###-#### my website is www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/mdegraff email ____@____.com we offer great legal services include adopti...
- Hello! My husband is adopting my son too and its great! all I can tell you (out of my experience) is to see a lawyer. Please call around though. I found the cheapest l...
- You have to contact family court in your area. The process is lengthy. First, they will have to try to terminate the biological fathers parental rights- to do this, th...
Part 2 Question.... Adoption ... Follow up Question to My Last One This Week
Asked by K.C. from Texarkana
on May 13, 2012
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So i wanna start by thanking everyone that offered advice to me earlier this week on the lil boy we were looking to take in. So i have spoken to the mother of the chil...
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- Can you get into see a different attorney sooner like Monday? I would be hesitant to take the child in BEFORE you meet w/the attorney. What if you welcome him int...
- You need to listen. IF this child is a ward of the state you cannot just adopt him. The mother DOES NOT HAVE ANY LEGAL RIGHTS TO HIM. She can ask the child welf...
- If the child is techically in CPS care, it shouldn't cost you as the state will cover the costs. You will most likely have to complete a home study where a social work...
Birth Order Adoption
Asked by S.Z. from Odessa
on March 3, 2008
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Recently a possiblitly for my husband and I to adopt again has come up. Possibly a little boy that turned 3 in Feb. and his little sister that was born in Dec. I would...
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- Adopting a sibling older than your child is one of the many factors to consider. My advice is to talk with the adoption counselor or social worker on the case. I do no...
- S., I am certainly not an expert, especially when it comes to adoption. However, the fact that you are concerned about how she will feel (especially if you vocalize th...
- I think it is beautiful that you are considering adopting kids. I can not think of the biggest compliment I can give you. For any kid having brothers and sisters i...
Adoption Help Needed
Asked by S.S. from Dallas
on October 8, 2008
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Hey guys, my sister and her husband who live in North Carolina have finally decided to adopt after years and years of trying everything under the sun to get pregnant, ...
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- Some sites I would recommend to help are: http://members.shaohannahshope.org/site/PageServer Steven Curtis Chapman's adoption site, named after his daughter ht...
- I used to be an adoption caseworker and the best advice I can give is make sure they use an agency that is licensed by the state. Unfortunatly there are scams out the...
- Hi S....My husband and I are in the adoption process but have done this through the foster to adopt program. We did get an infant and now he is 16 months old. This is ...
How Do I Get My Ducks in a row...Adoption
Asked by A.S. from College Station
on December 26, 2009
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Hi Moms!
My husband and I would like to adopt a little girl, age 3-6. We have so much love to give and are blessed in so many ways. We know this is the right decisio...
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- Hi A., congratulations on making the decision to make a difference in a child's life. Given the age range that you listed, I gather that you are seeking adoption vi...
- How exciting for you & your family. I felt the same way you did when we made the choice to adopt. Call Depelchin in Houston. They can give you alot of information. ...
- My husband and I have adopted three children (2,3, and 7) in the foster-to-adopt program through CPS. We are with Homes of St. Mark. Your family needs to visit the we...
