Second Parent Adoption

Submitted by alynkaryn on Tue, 02/12/2008 - 1:39pm.

Adoption

My partner and I are expecting our first baby in October. We are very early in the process but wonder if we should be prepared for the process of second parent adoption now. Are there things we need to do to prepare? How do we go about figuring out what steps we need to take to make the process most simple? Would love any advice in this area.

Bookmark/Search this post with:

alynkaryn's blog
428 reads

Second parent adoption

Submitted by on Wed, 02/13/2008 - 8:59pm.

I just posted under Moms, Fighting for Custody. Maybe the two of you should read it. I fully understand your joy and visions of the future but doing this adoption and/or joint ownership of property puts you both in the same situation as married couples when they divorce. That is what you should spend all your time at this point thinking about. A lawyer is all you need but be sure and go over all the laws that will come into play if you seperate in the future. How many couples just know they will love each other forever? Also, be sure and tell both your parents and I am sure they will love being a grandparent but fear a future breakup in todays world. Sincerely, good luck to you!