My sister was convicted of injury to a child 18 years ago.She accepted a plea bargain.Anyway she regained custody of her daughter shortly after.She has gone on to have 3 more children and has never been in any legal trouble since her conviction.Would she be able to adopt another child?
2006-11-02 06:19:01 · 5 answers · asked by alaina 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, Felons are not permitted to adopt children
2006-11-02 06:20:59 · answer #1 · answered by Mr Sandman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly I do not know. I would recommend your sister consult with an adoption attorney or a adoption agency.
I do know that rape, murder and child molestation are automatic disqualifiers. Other minor legal scrapes do not prevent a parent from adopting. For example, possession of alcohol by a minor is not a disqualification. I just know OK.
2006-11-02 14:30:33 · answer #2 · answered by Adoptive Father 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know i dont no why not that was many years ago we all make mistakes. She should try getting a pardon they are not that hard to get.Good luck
2006-11-02 14:23:54 · answer #3 · answered by lynn m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about other states but in NJ she could not. I tend to think other states have similar policies.
2006-11-04 20:26:30 · answer #4 · answered by Ms. K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No she cannot adopt.
2006-11-02 14:26:48 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. Jackson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋