On January 1, 2003, it became possible for the first time for out-of-state adoptive
families to finalize their adoptions in the state of California. This change
in the law can simplify the adoption process and many times saves the adoptive
family time and money. Finalizing your adoption under California law can also avoid
necessary compliance with the more restrictive adoption laws of many states.
Previously, under California law, an adoption could only be finalized in the county of residence
of the adoptive family. The California Family Code was amended to allow an adoption
to be finalized in any state where one of the following circumstances exists:
- The state in which the adoptive family resides; or
- The state in which the Birth Parent or Birth Parent(s) resided when the relinquishment
of parental rights for the purposes of adoption was signed; or
- The state in which the Birth Parent or Birth Parent(s) resided when the adoption
placement agreement was signed, or the state in which the placing Birth Parent(s)
resided when the petition was signed, respectively.
What this can mean for you is that if you are matched with a Birth Parent or
Parent(s) that reside in California, we can finalize your adoption here in
California. There is generally no need to hire a lawyer in your home state,
saving you
money! Also, compliance with California with California law is usually easier
than complying with the law of more restrictive states. Many of our out-of-state
families have chosen to use Adoption Network Law Center to match them with birth
parents that reside in California for these very reasons. Shouldn't you?
For more information about this change in the law, its implications, and its effect on your state, please contact us by clickin on the following link: Finalize Adoptions in California.
Email or call 1-800-FOR-ADOPT in confidence!
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- John & Kathy
