What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? North Carolina. I have a 16 year stepdaughter from Russia that I would like to adopt. She has had no contact with her Russian father since birth and she has been living with me and her mother since arrival here 4 years ago. We have found the father's address in Russia. Do I send him a letter with delivery confirmation telling him that I am going to adopt the child. Then wait 30 days for a response. If no response from him can I to take the letter and the deilivery confirmation to the court. Am I following the adoption law correctly which states " An individual listed in G.S. 48‑3‑601 who has not executed a consent or a relinquishment and who fails to respond to a notice of the adoption proceeding within 30 days after the service of the notice ". Thanks for the help