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Adoption
Adoption is a legal process that creates a parent-child relationship between individuals not related by blood. Adoption entitled the adopted child to all privileges like natural child and the original parent transfers all their rights and responsibilities to the adoptive parent.
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You would have to speak to adoption agengies and they will talk to you and see if you fit there criteria.
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I believe that in ANY case you must be a minimum of 18 years old (but most of the time you'll want to be older) and the process is long and many people are not eligible. Here is some other info I found. Many years ago, only married couples were permitted to adopt. Single people and homosexual couples were excluded as a matter of course, without evaluation of their individual merits as potential parents. Today, a wider spectrum of prospective parents is considered eligible to adopt, although the process is still easier for some people than for others.conventional married couples are considered the best candidates for becoming adoptive parents. The reasoning behind this is sound, if a bit socially backwards. Married couples are considered more stable and committed to one another, thus more capable of being good, consistent parents than are unmarried people.
Also Some agencies set minimum age requirements for adoption, (25 years of age or older), and many have maximum age requirements (45 or 50 years of age or younger).
International adoptions may also have age restrictions or requirements as well. These age restrictions should be considered when deciding from which countries it is appropriate to pursue adoption. Finally, birth parents also often express age preferences, either for older or younger couples, which adoption agencies will attempt to honor as closely as possible. Adoption application procedures include a thorough background check. Both legal and financial issues are examined. Any past legal or financial issues that become known because of this check may restrict a couple from adopting. The severity and length of time of past legal convictions (such as drug or alcohol convictions) is considered in making adoption decisions; any serious offense is typically enough to halt the process entirely. For example, no one previously convicted as a sexual offender is allowed to adopt children. Those who pursue domestic adoption with a felony offense on their record will face a long, hard road. Most agencies will not consider anyone with serious convictions due to the possible liability risks that the agency could face if harm later comes to the child. Those with a felony conviction will not be authorized to adopt internationally, per U.S. regulations. Past or present financial problems can also make the adoption process difficult. A history of bankruptcy, large amounts of debt, or any failure to make child support payments can negatively affect an application. Agencies are not looking for only wealthy families to adopt, but they do want to make sure that parents have the financial stability to provide for a child.
Can your older sibling and their spouse adopt you?
Depending on the circumstances, yes, it is possible. Check with an adoption attorney or a social worker about your situation and the laws in your state.
What can we do if we get pregnant and if we don't want to keep the baby?
The options in that case are abortion or adoption. Your choice depends on your personal beliefs. There are many couples who would love the chance to give your child a good home and a loving family.
If you choose abortion you have to see a doctor as soon as possible to make arrangements. If you're unsure then get some counseling first. If you choose adoption you have to contact a reputable agency to make sure your child is adopted by a suitable couple. Look up Adoption agencies in the phone book or contact your local United Way, Salvation Army, Church or other agencies.
Forty-six states now have Safe Haven laws which allow a mother to give up her infant at birth or within thirty days, without the necessity of going through any court or legal procedures. You might consider calling 1-877-796-HOPE, for guidance and information on what choices are available to you.
The state that she surrendered her adoption in, would be the first place to look. Good luck getting this information if you're not her son, or an immediate relative. YOu said that she passed, so i'd definitely have a copy of her death certificate if possible.
Some states have registries, if she could afford the hundreds of dollars they charge, she potentially could have registered there.
Also if she surrendered her child through an adoption agency, she would have registered there.
Also check www.isrr.net which is the worlds largest reunion registry.
Adoption.com has a HUGE online reunion registry, search for her information there.
Then google the state she surrendered in and "search angels" or "search groups" and see if you can find any relevant search groups specifically for specified state and find her postings there.
Good luck! If you need any help go to http://www.adultadoptees.org there are lots of ggreat searchers there, including myself!
How do you find a surrogate mom?
Sign up with an agency *if you do, please make sure you research the agency, there are several agencies out there that are no good.* *You can also go Independent, and cut out the middle man and save thousands there are several great websites to learn about surrogacy. * http://www.surromomsonline.com
http://www.allaboutsurrogacy.com They both have online ads as well as web forums where you can learn a lot.
With going Independent you need to make sure the surrogate is who she really says she is I would highly recommend a background check.
What if you're 17 and you want to be emancipated but your parents won't give consent?
in most states you have to be in the system for some odd reason to be emancipated with out your parents consent. if you want to be emancipated because you want to do your own thing like drop out of school or rebel in some ways then it would be hard to understand your parents stand point. if you are legally able to take care of yourself and attend school and provide for your self in every aspect then go the department of social services and ask for their help.
She must've been scared of what you would think of her. Her telling you the truth means she is trusting you, take it as a compliment. You've always known she had kids so there is no real difference. But you are in your right to ask why she didn't tell you in the first place.
Who are stakeholders for gay adoption?
Some of the stakeholders for same-sex adoption would be:
- The children
- The adoptive parents
- If the adoption is from the county or state, then the county or state is also a stakeholder
- If the birth parents are still involved, they they may be a stakeholder
- The community in which the children are raised.
The following are NOT stakeholders
- People who oppose same-sex adoption
- Birth parents whose rights have been terminated by the state
No, I've already adopted two children in Texas and both times I had to have a background check that would have ruled me out if I would have had a felony conviction in my history...sorry.
adopt parents are parents (mom, dad) that adopt a child/children... the child/children are NOT the parent's biologal child/chidlren, they had their REAL parents before but hey might have passed away or whatever... soemtimes a couple might adopt domeone in their family, a niece, nephew, cousin, etc.
What are the cons of gay people adopting children?
There are no social cons, but there is one large legal con in some parts of the world: without the ability to form a family unit (marriage or civil union), there can be potential complications regarding guardianship in the event of the death or disability of the adoptive parent(s).
Can your daycare owner adopt you if your mom is really mean to you?
The answer depends on several factors: other legal guardians, whether your mom is considered abusive (there is a difference between mean and abusive), and whether your daycare owner is willing to adopt you. If your mom is abusive and you have no other legal guardians, then you can ask the daycare owner to adopt you. This would have to go through family court, though, so it may be denied.
How many kids don't report being abused?
A lot usually most because they are so scared that they wont tell a soul and hide the evidence
This sounds all too familiar. I had to answer this because this kind of thing happened to me almost eerily similar and I will tell you that the child is better off without him. If he's not in the kids life it will have a better happier life. I can't even imagine if my ex N had been in our child's life. I would have gone nuts because he's so irresponsible and coniving. At first i wanted him to be because I was reeling from being discarded, but once I got over it and began to look back I realized how lucky I was. Him discarding us was a blessing in disguise. He told me because he didn't want our child he basically didn't have to bare any responsibility. I was stunned, it was like just because he didn't want the child meant he didn't have to take responsibility like the rest of the planet like he was some exception. He'll do nothing positive for their child. or for your friend. If you contact his family like I also had the option of once.. it will do nothing. He will twist your words and make you look bad. They are the biggest liars and game players on the earth. It would bring his actions to light but what will they or you gain from it? The best thing is to be happy this person is out of her life.
Answeryou should leave, it's amazing how all narcissist behave in the same way because my narcissist did exactly the same thing. I stayed with him for 6 years taking him back almost monthly, I'm so happy he's gone because now I can be happy on my own. AnswerI'm in a similar situation. I agree with the first poster. It is better if the child never has contact with the father, and if the father also wants it that way, even better. My child's father is only interested in getting pictures so he can brag about how beautiful his child is. Other than that, he leaves us alone, which is a blessing. Yes, he should be taking responsibility, but we can't force him to do that. One day he'll get in trouble for being a deadbeat dad, but that isn't our concern. Our concern is taking care of ourselves and staying away from him.As for the narcissist's extended family, I also battled with myself about whether I should tell them. I decided that since half of them are narcissists and the other half obviously were involved in the creation of narcissists (his mother for example) that they would not respond well to this information. I mean, they basically do know already, although they don't have a name to call it. They know the emotional dynamic of the family. They know that my ex isn't seeing or taking care of his daughter. They know. And it doesn't make any difference. So there's not much point in saying "hey, he's a narcissist."
What I decided to do is tell our mutual friends, the ones he had screwed over in the past and who were receptive to this information. They were delighted to know what was wrong with him and immediately cut off contact. They proceeded to tell his girlfriend what was wrong with him and she broke up with him. So there are appropriate people to share this information with--people you care about, who are not directly related. And of course, the narcissist's children should be educated about him, at an appropriate age. Also your family would probably be delighted to know what is wrong with him. I just doubt his family of origin would believe it or respond well to it.
If you want to test them, have them watch the movie, "Grizzly Man" about Timothy Treadwell. Treadwell is a narcissist and if they recognize this, or see similarities in Treadwell's and the narcissist's behavior, you can bring up the topic. If they don't see it, I'd say drop it for good. They'll never see it. My narcissist's mother watched "Grizzly Man" and saw no similarity. She is completely blind to it, so I dropped it.
How much money do foster parents receive for therapeutic foster child monthly?
It depends on exactly what the needs of the child are and what state you're in. There will probably be several levels of need, and each level has a different rate.
Which organizations offer pet adoption?
Many animal shelters and rescue groups offer pet adoption. Additionally, online pet adoption is becoming more popular. Some websites of organizations which offer pets for adoption are: Adopt a pet, Hope for Paws, Animal Adoption, Jaxtara, Pet Rescue or you can find one on Pet Finder.
Do kids go to care if their parents don't love them?
Not really, only if their parents d anything really wrong. But, talk to your parents if you don't think they love you or call up Childline and explain to them
*Kids go to Foster care when a parent is unable to care for them for whatever reason , its not a place for able bodied parents to leave their unloved children. Many parents who lost their kids to Foster care system loved them , they just couldn't get their act together. Some people just dont have the skill needed to raise kids and do all the things an adult needs to do.
If you feel unloved talk to a trusted adult, such as a caseworker, pastor, school counselor, r teacher or close neighbor.
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Are there family law attorneys who specialize in adoption?
Yes, there are family law attornies that specialize in adoption. It is often best to ask friends and family for a referal. The next step would be to make appointments with the lawyers to see which one best suites your needs.
Can you decide to give a baby up for adoption immediately after giving birth?
Yes. But think about what you are doing because a adoption is nor reversible.
