Adoption

Who in adoption actually likes this new Y/A change? Not me. It is driving me more bonkers than I already am :) Best Answer - Chosen by Voters I like the new format. Seems to read more easily. Its irritating but Im used to having minor irrit...

Alternative Identities? Someone just told me that some people think that I am another person. I had seen that in a response to another question but didnt think it warranted an answer. But, it got me thinking, what would be the advantage of...

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Super Open Adoption? Im wondering what any Aparents and B parents would think about a very open adoption like bparents being invited to birthdays and maybe doing occasion overnights and things like that i am guardian to a little boy and i t...

Parents whove adopted, have any of you stayed in the hospital with your birthmother when the baby is born? Our birth-mother has asked if I want to stay in hospital with her when our baby is born, and I was wondering if any other people have...

Can my mom get custody of these kids? Theres these 3 kids that we (me, my mom, my sister babysit all the time and weve been with the babies literally since they were born and the oldest since he was two. He is about to be four in a month an...

Question about adoption laws in California? Now please please please, I do not want to have anyone telling me I am sinning, or disgusting, or wrong or anything like that because they disagree with who I am. I feel bad that I have to even sa...

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Can I have adopt my partners son in the state of nevada? I am a 20 year old lesbian living in Las Vegas Nevada I would like to adopt my partners 2 year old son. She is just finalizing her divorce with her sons father and ending the papers f...

Question about adoption process? Hello there. I have a question about the adoption process (specifically in Indiana). I have a two-year old half-brother who is being raised by a completely unfit mother. She also happens to be my own mother,...

Can I adopt my sisters baby before Im 18? My sister is 18 and just had an unplanned pregnancy. She is still living with our parents while finishing her senior year. My sister and I are really close and I know that she wants to move away aft...

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Why do you think I shouldve kept a baby that is a product of a violent rape? Ive only recently become aware that there are so many people out there who hate adoption and believe that all birth mothers wanted their babies. I didnt want mine....

Can anyone tell me where I can get a certified copy of an adoption certificate? I need it urgently? i was adopted from Mexico when I was 13 and now I am 56. I do not have contact with either my birth or adoptive parents. I need a copy for l...

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Arent they their cost anyways? So if a woman chooses to give her unborn child up for adoption and says she needs financial support through the pregnancy then she changes her mind, why wouldnt she have to pay back that money? I mean she was...

How long would this take? If my mom adopted a child from Russia. Not a baby like a 3 yr. old. answer: A couple of years;maybe. Years Long time. Adopting a baby from Russia would take about 3 years. And the only reason for the wait is becaus...

13 weeks pregnant and after begging me not to have an abortion he is now misbehaving with me? 13 weeks pregnant and after begging me not to have an abortion he is now misbehaving with me? He stopped me completely from using my cell phone be...

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Isnt the definition of Not Ready to Parent most commonly the bio parents personal decision? Why must APs be blamed so often here for ripping children from their mothers arms when the fact is the bio mom/dad are both often responsible for ma...

Most Popular countries to apopt from? Just a random question....what do you think think the most popular country to apodt from is??? Best Answer - Chosen by Voters Usually the cheapest and least regulated and where they can get a fast adopt...

Question about moms reuniting with their children? i have just done so, would like some advice.? have not seen my 8 year old daughter since she was 3 (for reasons that i wont bore you with!) She was in her fathers custody in another contine...

How old do you have to be to adopt? and what other things are necessary? i also have another question, do you get to choose the child or do they give you any child in the age range? how does adoption work basically? thanks in advance! im no...

Adoption in Ireland - personal experiences?!? My hubby to be I are thinking of adoption, after our wedding of course! Has anyone adopted in Ireland? How long did the process take? What do the social workers look for? Any insight would be gr...

What does not ready to parent mean? And who decides what it means? I often read AP comments like, My daughters birthmother was not ready to parent so she chose adoption. What on Earth does that mean? Does that mean she does drugs? That she...

HELP ON BABY DOW PLEASE NOW! QUICKLY!? I have a new flower 2 pick but I ran out of beads and I want to sell my clothing I just bought and its bran new HELP!!!!! 1st answer gets best! I NEED TO BUY A CRIB FOR MY NEW BABY!!!!! I dont want it...

Adoptees do you ever wonder what it would have been to grow up knowing your biological family? I sometimes wonder how that would feel instead of living all the lies. answer: I do wonder this. Probably all the time. Of course, for me, its al...

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If you are in reunion or are actively searching does it mean? a. You are hurting your adoptive parents b. means you love them less c. will replace them with your biological parents Also, too how do your adoptive parents feel about you being...

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Is american citizenship required to adopt? And what is required for a single parent adoption in US? Best Answer - Chosen by Voters yes. My guess is NO since Ive never known anyone to be asked and its not on the papers anywhere. Same require...

How do I go about getting my fiancée to adopt my son? My sons biological dad is not in the picture my son doesnt know him. He has been in and out of jail and the nut house for domestic abuse (me and his new gay lover) he is addicted to met...

Does the state of Georgia allow unmarried couples to foster/adopt? My fiance and I are more stable than most married people, but financially, if we marry, it will reduce our incomes, and then we couldnt afford to adopt. Weve been together f...

Where do I find Massachusetts adoption records? I just found out that I am adopted and that I came from Massachusetts. I am actually in my late 20s so this is quite a shock to me. My adopted mother told me a little bit of information about...

How do I find information on a child I plan to adopt? The child I want to adopt is a two year old and she is in foster care. They have no contact with her mother and father. But how do I find out who they are and get any if all information...

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Can my daughters (soon to be) adoptive mom take guardianship instead of adopting her? and if she does, can my daughter still take her last name? that part is important...my daughter needs to take a different last name than mine. my daughter...