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ADOPTION |
| An adoption is a happy event that still at times can be stressful. We provide clients an environment that is supportive of their needs as they work through the adoption process, understanding high degree of sensitivity is critical to the many complex and emotional issues involved with adoption.
the Adoption terminates the legal rights of the natural mother /father Once the adoption process is final, all legal rights to the child shifts from the person whom the child was adopted from the the adopting person. Upon receiving an order from the court the Alabama State Vital Statistics office will prepare a new birth certificate for the child. The new birth certificate will list the child's new name and the new parent's name. Most of the Alabama Probate Courts require the person filing for adoption to be represented by an attorney, due to the complex nature of adoptions |
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| ADOPTION MATTERS | |
| We assist clients in a variety of adoption matters,
including: Independent adoptions |
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RELATED OR STEP-PARENT ADOPTION |
The child has to have lived in the home of the adoptive parent (relative / step-parent) for at least one year before becoming eligible to file this type adoption. The natural mother (if step-father adoption) or natural father (if stepmother adoption) will have to sign a consent to the adoption. If the child being adopted is over the age of fourteen, then the child must also consent to the adoption. The presumed father, if known, must be given notice of the adoption proceedings, if whereabouts are known. If the presumed father's whereabouts are not known then notice by publication in a local newspaper must be made. If the child is married, then the spouse must also consent to the adoption. A related adoption does not require an investigation by the Department of Human Resources (unless ordered by the judge). The related / step-parent adoption process usually takes approximately three (3) months to complete.
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An agency adoption requires disclosure of all monies / compensation related to payments by the adopting party. The adoption agency has to consent to the adoption. The Department of Human Relations (DHR) will conduct a pre-placement investigation with the adopting parties. The child can be placed with the adopting parties. DHR will conduct a post-placement interview with the parties and file a report with the court. A hearing by the court is conducted. The adopting parties must file a disclosure and accounting of all expenses paid relating to the adoption. The agency adoption process can take one (1) year or more to complete.
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Private adoptions require a request for Pre-placement investigation, before filing the petition of adoption. The petitioner for adoption must then be filed within thirty days after the placement of the child. The adopting party must file a disclosure of anticipated expenses regarding the adoption process. DHR will file their pre-placement investigation with the court. The natural and adoptive parents must file affidavits with the court stating that no money or things of value have been exchanged between them as compensation for the adoption. All parties must consent to the adoption. If the child being adopted is over the age of fourteen, then the child must also consent to the adoption. The presumed father, if known, must be given notice of the adoption proceedings, if whereabouts are known. If the presumed father's whereabouts are not known then notice by publication in a local newspaper must be made. If the child is married, then the spouse must also consent to the adoption. DHR will conduct a post-placement interview with the natural and adopting parents and file their report with the court. A hearing by the court is conducted. The adopting parties must file a disclosure and accounting of all expenses paid relating to the adoption. The private adoption process can take six (6) months or more to complete.
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| INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION | |
| International adoptions in the U.S. are quite common. U.S.
citizens have been doing more international adoptions when starting or expanding
their families, as well as providing safe, loving homes to children in need.
There are two ways to bring an adopted child into the United States. The
fastest and easiest way is to adopt an orphan who automatically becomes
eligible to enter the United States as an immediate relative. Only U.S.
citizens are eligible to immigrate a child as an orphan. The second way
is to adopt a child and reside with that child for two years prior to petitioning
for the child. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents may immigrate
a child with whom they have lived for two years. For many individuals, the process starts by filing a Form I-600A, an Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services determines whether or not a prospective adoptive parent will be able to properly care for an orphan. This decision is based, primarily, on FBI fingerprint clearances and home studies. The Form I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative, is required in all instances. The United States Citizenship & Immigration Services determines what child the U.S. citizen has adopted, or will adopt, and whether he or she meets the definition of an "orphan." If a Form I-600A has not previously been filed, then the U.S. citizen will also be required to submit the documentation that would normally have been submitted with the I-600A at this time. U.S. regulations require that all foreign adoptions undergo an investigation in order to comply with the laws of both the United States and the foreign-sending country. When necessary, an overseas investigation may be initiated. This investigation can cause significant delays in handling your case.
Whether it's a non-relative person or couple wishing to welcome a foreign child into their home, the sponsorship of overseas children, or a grandparent or other relative wishing to adopt the child they are raising, we can help. |
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| If you have an Adoption issue, please don't hesitate to contact us by phone (1-866-239-0915 toll free) or e-mail |
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