I have a friend of mine who is just now 18 and has 2 kids and has had 3 abortions. Her newest child I have and want to adopt. The other is with the grandparents, who can't take on another child. Right now I just want them to sign over rights with the eventual outcome of me adopting their child. The parents are no longer together. Neither has or can hold down a job. They have no home. THe list of negatives goes on and on. Other than creating beautiful children they are pretty worthless. Anyway both has seemed amenable to the idea of signing them over. However I don't have a lot of money to get a lawyer, while I know that I will have to, is there any cheaper method to getting this done for the time being until I have the money for adoption because I would like this child to have a rock steady future, not one with loads of doubt. :confused:

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Originally Posted by Peachesncream

I have a friend of mine who is just now 18 and has 2 kids and has had 3 abortions. Her newest child I have and want to adopt. The other is with the grandparents, who can't take on another child. Right now I just want them to sign over rights with the eventual outcome of me adopting their child. The parents are no longer together. Neither has or can hold down a job. They have no home. THe list of negatives goes on and on. Other than creating beautiful children they are pretty worthless. Anyways both has seemed amenable to the idea of signing them over. However I dont have alot of money to get a lawyer, while I know that I will have to, is there any cheaper method to getting this done for the time being until I have the money for adoption because I would like this child to have a rock steady future, not one with loads of doubt. :confused:

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No - you need an Attorney if you want to adopt. Maybe they'll sign over legal guardianship at this time but that is not an adoption. (Unless the parents are abusive or dangerous to the child their personal lives aren't going to come into play.)

I agree with Judy, For them to relinquish their rights an adoption has to be the result.

Shop around for a lawyer. You may find one willing to accept payments over time.