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March 9, 2010, 5:25 pm

I have come to learn that we all have our wants, needs, issues and to say "but at least you have" is dismissive and unempathic. The grass is alwys greener on the other side. I also think its normal to compare and wish you had what the other has. The danger is when it becomes...

March 9, 2010, 3:37 pm

I don't know the answers to all your questions, but I would recommend talking with an adoption attorney in your area. It may cost a few hundred dollars for a consultation to get all your questions answered, but it would be worth it to get the correct answers so you can make an informed decision.

March 8, 2010, 8:06 pm

Bethany says the average age is 10 for child to be legally free and AP can straight adopt. We are looking at younger children 2-7, one girl and it seems that foster to adopt legal risk, will be one of our options. The other option is finding a private agency that has toddlers. This whole process...

March 7, 2010, 10:04 am

I'd consult a lawyer asap. Since he legally adopted he, he DOES have legal rights. You also need to report the abuse asap. A judge may be able to terminate his rights based on that as well. Good luck to you. Many hugs ans prayes.

March 3, 2010, 12:48 pm

Hello. I am a 36 yo woman who was adopted at birth. I love my family dearly, and wouldn't trade them for anything. I am curious about my birth family, but not sure if I want to open Pandora's box. I really want to find employment in the adoption field. Specifically, I am unsure....I have...

March 2, 2010, 7:48 pm

Hello, I am Sarah and I am looking to start a career in the Iowa Adoption field. I have a double major in Psychology and Phys Ed and currently am working on my Masters in Business Leadership. I work from home, as well as a Grad position with WPU. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or...

March 1, 2010, 9:21 pm

I'm still here Mom and your not... If tears could bring you back, you would be here already.. Love you on this empty day.. MN

February 28, 2010, 3:41 pm

I graduate in May 2010 and plan on taking the Indiana Bar in July 2010. I currently live in southeastern Indiana but I am willing to work in Indianapolis, Cincinnati, etc..

February 28, 2010, 7:51 am

My name is Anneli Johnson and I am very intersted in an international adoption position at an adoption agency. My family adopted from China in 2002 and so I have the experience of what it is like for a family to go through the adoption waiting process and the adjustment after as well as the joy of...

February 26, 2010, 4:57 pm

My husband of over 20 yrs wants to adopt my 30 year old daughter but we cannot find any forms for this. I have checked with the Circuit Clerk, all websites. We don't have a lot of money to go to an attorney and know that this would be an easy process if we could just get the right legal form. We...

February 25, 2010, 11:53 pm

Hello, I am looking for some insight and maybe find someone who has been in this situation before. My husband and I got guardianship of my niece when she was born 3 years ago. We now want to adopt her. We live in California and I know the adoption process is lenthy and hard, but with us already...

February 23, 2010, 9:20 am

Dear Madam or Sir, I have recently relocated to Asheville, North Carolina from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where I was employed as an adoption social worker and supervisor for over 5 years in both the public and private adoption sectors. I am transitioning into the workforce in North Carolina...

February 22, 2010, 6:31 pm

I hope all is well. I want to become a social worker. One area I'd like to focus on is children and family care. I also have a great deal of adoption throughout my family. I do have ample experience and now I need education. I found this online site where you can obtain your certification to...

February 22, 2010, 7:27 am

I am so sorry this didn't work out. And sorry more people weren't able to offer advice. With you being in the UK it is difficult as most members of this forum are in the US. Hopefully this little boy has now found a permanant, loving home, even if it couldn't be with you. Again, sorry it...

February 22, 2010, 2:18 am

Hi you guys this is the first time I'm writing. Well first of let me tell you guys what I'm going through. I have a 4 years old baby girl who I have been fighting for every right and protecting her for the last 4 years. Now her father and I have gone our separate ways before she was born. After my...