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Yes. It's called "disruption" and it does happen. Sometimes a child comes home with problems so severe that they cannot be handled by the new family; in such cases, the parents can seek to disrupt the adoption. People are frequently horrified at such a thought, because we think that love conquers all. However, in families created by adoption - just as in families created by birth - there can be situations where it is not safe for a child to remain with their family. We all believe we'd never give up on a kid, but we have to realize that disrupting an adoption does NOT mean you gave up. It means you made the best decision you could for your entire family, INCLUDING the child.
I am an adoptee, and an adoptive parent, and I know both families who have had to disrupt as well as families who adopted children who had previously been "disrupted." The idea is to do what in the kid's best interest.
For example, I have a five year old. If I adopted a 14 year old and that child began beating my 5 year old, sexually molesting him, burning down the house, etc., I might decide that I could not provide a safe home for that 14 year old. Disruptions are uncommon, and come from nightmare scenarios - we're not talking about adopting an infant and then deciding he's too ugly, or not smart enough. We are talking about families who are caught off guard by the severity of the child's problems (e.g. if the problems were not known at the time of adoption, and only surfaced later) and who decide - after MUCH struggle, tears, and misery - that disruption is the only choice for the child.
I cannot imagine losing my beautiful son, no matter what. But I have seen enough to know that it does happen in some families, and that anyone who has not been there cannot judge.
What else can I help you with?
Can an adoption be terminated if the adoptive father divorces the adoptive mother?
No, legally they are both the parents.
What does the Torah say about adoption?
On adoption, the Torah says that the child's status is determined by his birth parents and not adoptive parents.
Can an adoptive father voluntary terminate his parental rights in a divorce to end child support?
The only way that parental rights will be terminated is if both parents and the family court agree that it is in the best interest of the child to terminate them. Simply wishing to stop being responsible for child support typically is not sufficient reason to terminate because it leaves the child in the position of not being cared for financially. Adoptive parents become natural parents with all the rights and responsibilities that entails the moment the adoption papers are finalized.
Parental rights on an adopted child?
Part of the adoption process involves the termination of rights of the biological parents. When the adoption is finalized, the adoptive parents assume the rights and responsibilities of the biological parents.
Can you get your baby back on an open adoption?
Legal and lawful adoption is a process that ends in the final and irrevocable transference of all rights and responsibilities for a child from the biological parents to the adoptive parents. Open adoption is an agreement between adoptive parents and biological parents that addresses continuing contact between biological parents and the adopted child. This can take many forms, from regular letters to frequent visits. Open adoption does not alter the legality of the adoption, the finality and irrevocability, in any way.
What is private placement in an adoption process?
This means that the parents who put the child up for adoption don't know where the child has gone. This can be done because either the biological parents don't want to know, or because the adoptive parents want complete privacy.
Who can I give my baby to for adoption?
Contact a local adoption agency. They can arrange prospective adoptive parents and meeting to discuss the options you have regarding the idea.
What are the key provisions of the New Jersey adoption laws regarding the rights and responsibilities of birth parents, adoptive parents, and the adopted child?
The key provisions of New Jersey adoption laws outline the rights and responsibilities of birth parents, adoptive parents, and the adopted child. These include requirements for consent from birth parents, legal procedures for adoption, and the rights of all parties involved in the adoption process. It is important for all parties to understand and follow these laws to ensure a smooth and legal adoption process.
What type of adoption is it when biological parents have considerable input into the adoption process?
This is called an open adoption. It allows the biological parents to select the adoptive parents and to be involved in their child's life after the adoption. The level of openness is agreed on before the adoption is completed. Sometimes it is letters, pictures, phone calls, and even visits.
How are closed and open adoption alike?
The only thing they have in common is that you are not raising your child. As for the adoption procedure it is the same. And as soon as the adoption is legal and through the adoptive parents can close it if they want to.
How do you write a character reference for an adoption?
A character reference is an important part of the adoption process. A character reference letter should state the qualities of the parents and why they would be great adoptive parents.
Is it possible to reverse relinquishment of parental rights if the adoptive parents agree?
The adoption would need to be reversed.
