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California 2nd parent adoption ?

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teresef

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What is the name of your state? California
my basic questions are: Is there a waiting period to adopt the biological child of your same sex domestic partner? Can the procedure begin before the baby is born? If the adoption is approved, can the biological grandparents attempt to overthrow the adoption on the basis that the non-biological mother is a lesbian? How much does it cost to file for adoption in San Diego? Are home visits required prior to the adoption -- and for how long?
 


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teresef said:
What is the name of your state? California
my basic questions are: Is there a waiting period to adopt the biological child of your same sex domestic partner? Can the procedure begin before the baby is born? If the adoption is approved, can the biological grandparents attempt to overthrow the adoption on the basis that the non-biological mother is a lesbian? How much does it cost to file for adoption in San Diego? Are home visits required prior to the adoption -- and for how long?

My response:

California's "Domestic Partnership" law does allow for adoption of the other partner's child - - but, there must be a "live birth" first. The process has no waiting period and can begin immediately upon the birth of a "live" child.

So, as long as you are the "registered" domestic partner, the Grandparent's objection will not be sustained in court.

See your local family law attorney for pricing, and other "time variables".

IAAL
 

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