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I can answer questions about the adoption process. I have met all three of my birthmothers, and maintained a relationship with one of them for a few years after the adoption. I don't handle questions about searches for adoptive parents.
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I have three adopted children. The two youngest were adopted as infants. In both cases, we dealt with the birthmother during her pregnancy and a bit afterwards. Our children are now teenagers and we are dealing with those issues.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
We adopted our two youngest children by advertising in the newspaper.
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Recent Answers from Colleen
2012-03-23 Adoption at birth of a friend's baby:
Hi Amanda, I suggest you contact your brother in law and have him help you. It's always important to have an attorney handle any adoption because you want everything to be legal. As far as costs
2011-01-23 Adoption:
Hi Denae, Sorry for the delay in answering, but I was away from my computer for a while. The next step in adoption would be for you to contact an attorney, who you would need to file with the court
2010-12-31 i was adopted at the age of 5:
Hi John, Your best source of information to get started are your parents. Your adoption paperwork may have details that could get you headed in the right direction. If you can't or won't involve your
2010-11-16 Birth Certificate:
Hi Val: Your boyfriend's name cannot appear on the birth certificate unless he is the legal parent. As for whether her can adopt your son without being married to you, is something you need to ask
2010-11-08 Consent for adoption:
Hi Rebekah: Sorry for the delay, I was away for a few days. Every state has their own laws with regard to statute of limitations, but I will tell you I know of none that has a time limit on consent
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