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    Dec 3, 2012, 09:55 AM
    Can you adopt if a family member has a felony conviction?
    My wife and I are considering adoption , but she has a son from a previous relationship who lives with us (age over 18) and has a felony conviction will this affect our efforts to adopt?
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    Dec 3, 2012, 10:05 AM
    Yes, it would effect the adoption; even if he were to move out, he is still part of the family and that would jeopardize the process.
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    Dec 4, 2012, 06:44 AM
    It depends a lot on WHAT his felony was, whether he is still living with you at the time of the adoption, and what the laws in your state are.

    I suggest you talk to an agency in your area to find out how MUCH it will affect the adoption.
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