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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.
1,658 Questions
Why are adoptions so expensive?
I'm guessing its because they don't want children to be adopted and then abused. So its expensive because only people who actually want to adopt a child will spend the money. Other people who want the children for other uses may think they don't want to waste so much money if they aren't going to take care of the kid.
Can an unmarried couple adopt a baby in Georgia?
You can adopt as a single parent but as a couple you have to be married.
What is the difference between an orphan and a kid with parents?
an orphan had parents but they left him and gave him to an orphanage and i kid with parents has parents that didn't leave
answer: An orphan has no living parents. (In some cultures, "orphan" may indicate that you have one deceased parent and one living parent.)
Did Linda Darnell's adopted daughter Lola have an illegitimate child at the age of 16 or 17?
This may have some meaning: the popular magician Mark Wilson had a tv show when I was a kid- he featured his wife- usually in a stylish Empire Gown- Nanni Darnell as an assistant and test-subject. Darnell is not a very common surname. Nanni Darnell was a sort of reduced-tonnage Jayne Mansfield type. As far as I know Nanni is still alive. Linda died in a tragic fire in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park in l965.
Apatosaurus survived by eating leaves and drinking water. If they were similar to modern browsers, they may have spent as much as 20 hours per day. They would have traveled in herds, constantly moving in search of food. The herd, along with their huge size, would have been the main defense against predators for adults. They reproduced by laying lots of eggs, which they probably left to fend for themselves.
Does adoption negate the ability to inherit from biological family?
Given that most adoptions are confidential complete with name suppression the chances of someone finding the adopted child to give them any kind of inheritance is extremely slim but if that actually happens it would most likely be up to the court to decide.
Should you keep your baby or give him up for adoption?
My Dear, this is a choice only you and the father can make. You are the ones who have to live with the decision so no one else can make that for you. It's not easy to give up a baby nor is it fair to keep it if you are not capable of caring for him in the best way. Make a list of how your life will change, because it will w/e you choose, and be realistic. If you are a teen living at home speak to your parents. They can help.
If his name is on the birth certificate, he will certainly need to know before you can allow the child to be adopted. If he has not shown any interest in the child, and is not paying child support, then it is entirely reasonable for you to seek a better home for your child. Just wanting a baby is not enough for parenthood (as you seem to know!)--raising a child into an adult takes a lot of time and effort. Your baby's needs come before the ex's wants. And, he owes you child support for the entire period until the child is 18.
What is the process for adopting your wife's two boys if their real father has passed away?
I know for a fact you have to go down to court and protest that you want to adopt these children and then you and your wife have to go to juvenile court what you really need to do is call a lawyers office and find out how would you go about petition the adoption of these children that's just the best way to go about it I'm sure having a consultation with a lawyer wouldn't cost much or just ask whomever answers the phone do they know anything about adopting children after a remarriage and the death of the father
How expensive is adoption when you want to adopt your wife's children?
It won't be nearly a expensive as adopting a child from an agency or a foreign country. But you should find a lawyer who deals with this and have the appropriate paperwork drawn up to make it legal. The best way to find a good, reasonably priced lawyer is by word of mouth. Ask around to people who have done this. OR try the yellow pages for lawyers who make adoptions legal and permenent. Call a few different ones, give them the bare-bones facts and choose one that you feel comfortable with and fits your budget. !
Both of you should be in counseling and talking about this new relationship you two now have. She needs to know how you feel and the other way around. When you fixed the adoption didn't you have someone you talked to, like a counselor or a social worker? They might know and recommend where to go. Maybe talk to other teens and families in the same situation. Giving a child up must be hard and seeing her every day too. It will get hard in several different ways as she gets older so you need to be prepared. What you feel is only normal.
Can a birth mom appeal a open adoption even after signing a relinquishment of rights?
Termination of parental rights can be voluntary or involuntary, that is, with or without there is a period during which the birthparent may appeal.
Why would banning gay adoption cost so much?
Banning gay adoption will cost a lot in terms of the social and ethical repercussions.
Banning gay adoption will reduce the amount of total adoptions. This will increase the amount of un-adopted children overall, which is the opposite of what we want.
It is also an ethical issue, whereby we are denying a particular group of people from carrying out a beneficial action.
Is it illegal for the noncustodial parent sleep in the same bed as their 12 year old son?
There is no law in any state that makes it 'illegal' for a parent to sleep in the same bed as their children (divorced or not). If you are truly concerned that your spouse is posing some sort of threat to your child, then this is an issue to bring in front of a judge. Cases such as concern for sexual abuse etc...are matters the courts do not take lightly -- and as such the courts do not take lightly to one parent accusing another as being a serious threat, so be sure you really have a true concern that you can back up with evidence before you bring this issue before the court. A family attorney should be consulted if you believe the child is in real danger.
What did Catelynn from 16 and Pregnant name her baby?
The adoptive parents named Catelynn's baby Carolyn "Carly" for short.
Should adpoted children have right to communicate with their biological parents?
Answer 1:
Many adoptive kids do communicate with their birth mothers. Its common. Some birth mothers don't want to, and then they don't. Sometimes its just letters or sometimes its face to face. Unfortunately , its not the adoptive child's decision on whether his birth mom or dad stays in the picture.
Answer 2:
It is a complex issue since there are good reasons to respect the privacy of biological parents who give up children for adoption, and also good reason why children should be allowed to communicate with their biological parents.
Possibly the strongest argument in favor of such communication is that people often need to know the medical history of their parents in order to better understand the medical aspects of their own genetics.
It is also true that everyone feels some need to know and understand their own family history, and without such knowledge a person has a uncomfortably rootless feeling. It would be very weird not even knowing what your actual ethnicity was (since some ethnic groups have a very similar appearance to others, and can't necessary be identified at a glance - and it becomes even trickier for people of mixed ethnicity).
On the other side of this argument is the fact that if a woman has chosen to give up her child rather than raise it herself, she has a right to do that, and it is not fair to force motherhood upon her. She could, after all, have had an abortion instead, so we might appreciate her generosity in carrying the child through to term and giving birth, which is not an easy process.
Sometimes, it is also generally embarrassing to be confronted by children whom one has given up for adoption. People then feel that they have to explain why they did not want to raise their own children, and generally that involves some admission of failure. People are sometimes too poor to take care of their own children, or have other problems which would make them unfit as parents. That is not a nice thing to have to admit. Maybe the woman in question is just antisocial and doesn't like children.
Again, not a comfortable thing to admit. If biological parents cannot count on their own anonymity when giving up children for adoption, many will instead choose abortion. One never has to explain anything to an aborted fetus. They demand no explanations. So in satisfying your own curiosity, you may be doing a disservice to future generations of adoptable children who may not be born.
So, in the end, there is no right or wrong answer; the issue is too complex for any simple solution.
an adoptive family is a family that adopts a child or children of they or same gender or if their spouse can not conceive
If you are 19 years old and your father and mother pased away can someone adopt you?
Yes, adults can be adopted. You will need to consult a lawyer but it is fairly common. HOWEVER, the 19-year-old is an adult so they cannot be adopted "single sided," that is, without their consent. (Note that a non-US-citizen 19-year-old cannot come into the US and become a citizen through adoption the way a younger child could.)
Can a minor give up a child for adoption in georgia?
Yes it's always the parents decision what to do. The father have to give his consent though since it's his child too. Maybe he wants custody.
What Indiana adoption Agency do you use for an older child?
Since you're talking about adopting an older child, I'm assuming that you're talking about adopting through the state (rather than private or foreign adoption)
I can't speak for Indiana specifically (my experience is in Florida) but in general the adoption agencies are area specific... meaning that the answer probably depends on where you live in Indiana. The agencies that handle this also are responsible for foster care.
You can find the Indiana foster care & adoption association at /www.ifcaa.org/ and if you look under adoption > adoption support networks you'll find a page that has the Local Adoptive Parent Support Networks, which should be able to answer your questions.
How do adoption agencies work?
After picking the agency you want to use, a worker there will provide you with information on available children. You will have to meet certain standards and checks before being allowed to adopt a child. There are many fees and lots of paper work involved.
What age can you become someones legal guardian in the United States?
There are many different ways to become someone's gurdian but I'm pretty sure you have to be 18 yrs old. *If the parent or gurdian signs over rights to the child
Yes, the adoption is possible, but remember that the adoption will not give her any immigration benefit (must be before child turns 16 for an immigraqtion benefit). That is, you will NOT be able to petition her for legal residency.
