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Thinking about adopting a
child...but not quite sure how to go about doing it?
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Do-It-Yourself Adoption Kit |
Adoption is the normal legal process by which
rights and responsibilities of parenthood are transferred to the adoptive parent. From the point of adoption, the legal status of
the child becomes the same to the adoptive parent (s) as though the child were actually born to the adoptive parent (s). You would
have to check with the laws of your own state to determine if there are any laws or statutes with regard to the right of inheritance
for the adopted child.
Two Types of Adoption
Adoption can be complex or it can be very simple, depending upon the type of adoption. Basically there
are two types of adoption with an explanation of each as follows;
Independent or Private Adoption
The private adoption permits the birth parent to make their own adoption plan with the adoptive
parent(s), assuming the whereabouts of the birthparent is known or involved. This type of adoption can happen without the
intervention of a government agency or social worker. Many private adoptions take place in variety of circumstances. Obviously if
the birth parent(s) are known and there are mutual agreements the process is simple. A simple private adoption can be done without a
lawyer-using the ADOPTION KIT. Many adoptive parents around the nation have been successful using the adoption kit-saving thousands
of dollars, without hiring a lawyer. It all begins with the "Petition For Adoption" which is contained in the kit. Just complete the
blanks in the petition (some questions may not pertain-just mark N/A), sign and notarize and submit to your court of jurisdiction
together with a request for hearing and notice of hearing contained in the kit. If you have any of the following documents or if
these documents are relevant then attach those documents to the petition upon filing; (1) Consent by natural mother or father (2)
Consent of person to be adopted (3) Consent of custodian to adoption. If the court of jurisdiction has any other requirements they
should inform you upon filing of your petition. We have a databank of additional forms which you may request free of charge if
needed by your court of jurisdiction. Be sure to specify exactly the name of the form. This kit is ideal for a step-parent in a
second marriage.
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