In the world today, there are many cases where unplanned pregnancies are ending up aborted. Instead of abortion, it is far much better to give birth then give the child for adoption. Adoption has greatly helped orphans yearning for the love of a family. To understand the adoption better, an International Adoption Attorney lays some few facts about it.
Who is eligible to adopt?
The court determines the child’s best interest before making a final decision. Certain factors like religion, the home environment, age, economic status, race and the health of the prospective adopting parents are considered.
A married couple can easily adopt jointly or separately so long as they are fit to adopt as provided in the adoption law. An unmarried couple can also adopt a child so long as they meet all the legal requirements.
In some cases, grandparents to the child can also be granted adoption rights but certain factors like their age, health and financial capability are considered. Though blood relatives, not all grandparents qualify to adopt their grandchildren.
In other cases, people from a different religion as that of the child are allowed to adopt. This only happens when it is proven that their religion will not have any negative effects on the child.
Who can be adopted
Every state has laws that provide as to who can be adopted and who cannot. However, the state does prevent a child from being adopted. Instead, it assures that a child is taken by the right family. Abandoned children, orphans and those with living parents willing to give them up for adoption are all candidates of adoption. Even if you are a legal guardian to a child, it will not prevent a child from being adopted once qualified adoptee parents are found. There is minor adoption and adult adoption. People adopt children with the aim of giving them a family and others who have property, but do not have an heir opt to adopt adults to take over their property.
For any questions, you may have about adoption, contact James E. Hitchcock , an international adoption attorney.
