I posted an ad awhile ago looking to adopt a child. I have been in contact with a guy from africa who would like to give me custody of his daughter. He said that he has drawn up all paper work and will be sending it to me. The paper work was drawn up by a lawyer and he has transfered custody to my name. I am wondering if this is legal here in the US, to obtain custody this way from another country. Will those papers be excepted here? please help me
2007-02-20 15:52:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I think you should be a little concerned. I mean why would this guy all of a sudden want to give up his daughter. ( maybe you know the story behind this i don't know.) If you don't know why maybe you should find out. Anyways I think if you are going to adopt you should adopt a child that doesn't have any parents alive and is in an adoption agency because then you know everything will be done legally and you won't have to worry about anything.
2007-02-20 16:01:17 · answer #1 · answered by caligirli21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they will not. You won't be able to get the child into the United States without proper paperwork and documentation. Watch out for what they are going to ask of you next...money. Keep it and go to a local adoption agency. They can help you.
Good luck.
2007-02-20 15:56:39 · answer #2 · answered by P W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not legal but you can contact your local socal services and inquire about adopting a child that is in foster care. It is usualy free of charge to adopt or it may cost you under $100.00 . Good luck!
2007-02-20 16:00:56 · answer #3 · answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Answer goes deeper than that. It's not just US, but you may be breaking the law of the country where the child is residing now. You need to review their policy first.
2007-02-20 16:01:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just hope you haven't sent any money...if you haven't yet - DON'T.
That is not the way an adoption works....I think you are being scammed big time. Most of the scams are coming out of Africa.....
2007-02-20 17:00:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋