in family adoption

ekchild · #1 (**permalink**) 06-20-2007, 11:06 AM

has anyone every adopted someones child in the family?

mildlydelirious · #2 (**permalink**) 06-20-2007, 12:43 PM

I have not, but it really is done quite often. Especially when CPS is involved.

Are you looking at adopting an "in family" baby?

~m

theluvof2moms · #3 (**permalink**) 06-22-2007, 04:44 AM

I have not but like Marian said I think this is a pretty common. Are you thinking about it?
If so I'll help you find some information on it just let me know.

ekchild · #4 (**permalink**) 06-22-2007, 03:02 PM

well someone in my family found out they are pg with #3 and she knows she cannot handle or afford another child, she has asked dh and i if we wanted to adopt it knowing we are about to start the adoption process. We have agreed to but we a so fearful that something will go wrong.
let me know what you think

Adriane Isaac · #5 (**permalink**) 06-24-2007, 09:40 PM

Hi Erin!

I was with you for a while over in the IUI forums. Like you I am done with IF treatments and I am actually getting a hysterectomy for my endo in August. So....We have always wanted to adopt- even aside from getting the hysterectomy. So I am going to be joining you over here throughout my process with adoption as well =)

Right now I am in the investigative and saving stage =)
We will probably officially start our process early to mid '08.
Anyhow, it's good to see you over here and good luck with your adoption process!

Adriane

theluvof2moms · #6 (**permalink**) 06-25-2007, 04:12 AM

WOW! Erin that sounds like a really good opportunity I know I have seen some info on infamily adoption let me do some searching here and I'll either PM you or post you some links on here so be on the look out. I hope it all works out this would be just wonderful!

theluvof2moms · #7 (**permalink**) 06-25-2007, 04:55 AM

Hi Erin, Ok so I am doing a little reading and so far what I am finding is that in family adoption is alot easier then out of family adoption like you may not even need to have a homestudy done. Also looks up Ohio's adoption laws. Will the baby be born in Ohio or in another state? I'm almost positive you can do this with a lawyer and not have to get an agency involved you'll just need to call around to a couple of lawyers to see what the cost are.

I hope this helps get you started in the right direction if I come across anything else I'll let you know. Good Luck!

theluvof2moms · #8 (**permalink**) 06-25-2007, 05:00 AM

I wanted to also add you might want to look into counseling for everyone involved especially if this is a realitive who lives close by, just so you can set some ground rules and really develop healthy relationships. Good Luck and please keep us posted I hope it all works out!

ekchild · #9 (**permalink**) 06-25-2007, 06:42 AM

thanks, yes she lives in ohio, not far at all from me, counseling is also something i have been looking into b/c i dont know how to make sure we are all on the same page, she has not once given us a reason to worry but i still do, i want to be prepared if something goes wrong. Nothing can be done till the day the baby is born so i think this is the worst part b/c until the day of signing over rights she can change her mind so for now it is just the waiting game. The Baby is due December.
thanks for listening to me

hopeful gal · #10 (**permalink**) 06-25-2007, 08:32 AM

Erin I hope everything works out for you and please keep us updated

Janay