Would like to know what we need to do and what steps to take?
2007-02-20 14:44:09 · 10 answers · asked by Jen E 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
You should call an attorney. The Welfare system and family services will make you jump through hoops and it is very important that everything is done right so you don't jeopardize you chances at adopting the baby. You have to be approved and will have your home and family situation evaluated and the best person to handle everything is an attorney. If not you will reduce your chances of a successful adoption.
2007-02-20 14:53:32 · answer #1 · answered by MRod 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact an attorney specializing in adoption, or an agency in your area to help guide you through the legal process which will take time. Your homestudy will take atleast 3 months for approval, and all the of the necessary criteria involved with the homestudy.
In the meantime, you may want to call CPS, to find out if you can foster the child until the legalities of the adoption process are final. Good luck
2007-02-21 09:36:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the child welfare department or the department of child and family services, you will still have to go through all the things that any adoptive parent will need to do, such as home study, after this a lawyer will draw up the adoption agreement and that will be that - you may be able to gain temporary custody of the child while you go through all of this though - either legally or informally though I recomend legal temp custody in case you need to make decisions re health care ect
2007-02-20 22:50:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hire an Attorney to handle the adoption privately.
2007-02-20 22:46:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure they don't want him. After she sees her son for the first time, she may change her mind! I hear that this happens a lot in adoption cases. You are a good woman though. Do it! Good luck!
2007-02-20 22:52:12 · answer #5 · answered by Calebs Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask advice of an attorney. But, I believe that you still have to go thru the whole adoption process. I commend you for standing up for this baby. Hope all goes well. Good Luck!
2007-02-20 22:49:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to contact a lawyer experienced in adoption law. If you cannot afford a lawyer, check in the phone book for anyone that provides legal aid on a free or sliding-scale fee basis.
2007-02-20 22:48:10 · answer #7 · answered by Stimpy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Be SURE to get it legally done, and official in every way, in case they change their minds 5 or 10 years down the road and want him back. Get to a family affairs lawyer and follow his advice---he will have all the possibilities covered legally for you.
2007-02-20 22:50:00 · answer #8 · answered by papyrusbtl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow.How sad but so sweet to take him in your family & give him the love that he deserves.Well,,I know that you must contact a lawyer & he will tell you how to go about doing this the right way.
2007-02-20 22:48:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its really good that you want to adopt anothers child,but What kind of parents are they for not wanting a child?!!!!!!!!
DONT HAVE SEX or PRACTICE SAFE SEX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
see a lawyer or docs.goodluck and i hope you get the child and provide it a good loving life.
2007-02-24 22:26:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋