Adoption Process

Adopting a child allows you to open your heart and home to another human being. There are many reasons why couples choose to adopt, but the end result is same: they want a child to love. It is very important to understand all aspects before making this important decision. Before you decide on adopting a child, you must first understand the process. The Adoption process involves: the birth parent(s), the adoptive parent(s), and most importantly, the child. In addition of being an emotional process, adoption is a legal process, and to ensure the legality of the adoption all items must be taken care of. There are two main types of adoptions you should consider: domestic adoptions and inter-country adoptions. Domestic adoptions take place within
the country they are currently residing. To help you adopt a child, there are many agencies available in your country of residence, and this is, by far, the most widely used option for adoption. It happens in some cases that the child is adopted before the mother has given birth. Inter-country adoptions are when children are adopted outside your country of residence. These adoptions are often more labor-intensive and can take much time since you must meet all requirements set forth by two countries - the child's country and your own. For example, the child must be considered an orphan in order for a child to immigrate to the United States. This may or may not be the case literally, but if the parental rights are terminated (either willingly or not), the child is considered an orphan and is considered adoptable.