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    Feb 26, 2009, 12:48 PM
    Adopting my nepew
    I have a 2 moths nepew and is considering adoption. How do I go about doing this? Do I need a lawyer?
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    Feb 26, 2009, 01:11 PM

    Do you have permission from both of the parents? The process depends on the State you are in and an Attorney is always the best way to go.
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    Feb 26, 2009, 02:55 PM

    Yes you definetely need a lawyer
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    Feb 26, 2009, 02:57 PM
    And permission from both parents and the court makes a decision
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    Feb 26, 2009, 02:57 PM
    Do u have any other children?
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    Feb 26, 2009, 04:18 PM
    Well actually I am adopting him from my 15 year old niece.
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    Feb 26, 2009, 04:19 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by GuruCindy View Post
    do u have any other children?
    No I am adpoting him from my 15 year old niece
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    Feb 26, 2009, 04:44 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by GuruCindy View Post
    do u have any other children?

    Why would this matter?
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    Feb 26, 2009, 04:44 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by sha21 View Post
    no i am adpoting him from my 15 year old neice

    Do you have the emotional and financial means - and proof of those means - to convince the Court that you would be a good parent?
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