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    URICKIATOON Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 29, 2012, 05:18 PM
    I have custody of my niece and want to adopt her
    I have legal custody of my niece I will like to adopt her what option do I have?
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    Aug 29, 2012, 05:19 PM
    A lot depends on where you live... and if you are married... and if you can get the permission of any living parents.
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    Aug 29, 2012, 05:23 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by smoothy View Post
    A lot depends on where you live...and if you are married....and if you can get the permission of any living parents.
    Both parents sign over there parental rights and I am not married yet and we live in Maryland.
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    Aug 29, 2012, 05:25 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by URICKIATOON View Post
    Both parents sign over there parental rights and I am not married yet and we live in maryland.
    How did they sign over their rights? That's only possible if an adoption is in the works. Did you already file to adopt this child?
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    Aug 30, 2012, 04:50 AM
    Is the child a ward of the State, temporarily placed with you?

    What is the exact legal status of the child?

    It is entirely possible, if you currently have Court-ordered custody, that adoption would be the logical next step.
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