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    edges_angel Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 15, 2009, 05:06 PM
    Adopting my niece or nephew
    My sister in law just told me that she is pregnant with her 11th child and she doesn't want him/her. She wants my fiancé and I to have the child. Both parents do not want the child because neither of them have a job and have 10 other kids to take care of. I would like to know what to expect in the adoption process or if just getting custody of the child would be best or easier. And I don't know if I can afford any lawyer fees. Thanks!
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    Jun 15, 2009, 06:50 PM

    First please pay more attnetion to posting instructions. I've moved this post from the Adoption forum. There is a Sticky note with instructions to ude this forum for question about the legal process for adoption.

    You could ask for guardianship of the child. That would be easier, but it would also allow the parents to regain the child whenever they wanted to.

    The adoption process can vary depending on where you live. So it would be best to consult your local Family court or a loorney.cal att
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