Adoption Timeline
Well, our SW came by for her quarterly visit with us this morning. M. admired Cookie, checked clothing receipts, medical book, and lifebook progress. Then she talked with us a bit about how the adoption will proceed from here on out. So, in a nutshell, here's what it will likely look like:Oct. 31 - First TPR court date - judge may rule from the bench, or wait 2 weeks to rule. Pray we get a TPR from the bench.
November 30/December 1st - TPR finalization is signed by the judge
December 15 - January 15 - Adoption worker is assigned, Guardian ad Litem is assigned and both visit our home. We complete some paperwork and hire an adoption attorney. We can hire an adoption attorney who will bill the state directly so we never have to pay a penny our-of-pocket.
January 15 - February 15 - Sometime within this time period, we will get our court date at which the adoption will become final.
I know, I'm stunned that everything will likely go quickly from here on out. I'm thankful. We pray that the judge rules quickly, and that no birth parents suddenly appear our of nowhere from a drug-induced haze to appeal the ruling. Stranger things have happened in foster-to-adopt cases.
So, if all goes as planned, Cookie will be our legal daughter forever and ever by February. This is excellent news!
posted by No Longer In Crisis @ 10/27/2006 01:46:00 PM
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