QUESTION
Can you tell me what the requirements are to adopt a 12 year old international student?
Asked on Dec 07th, 2015 on Immigration - New York
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I'm a divorced woman and had not remarry. I would like to adopt a 12 year old girl. She's an international student from another country who comes to the US. Is this possible to adopt her? What are the estimated fees, including the attorney's?
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Yes, it is possible. However there are some personal questions that have to be explored to qualify, including financials. You will have to go through the adoption procedures before going through the court which again depends on the state of residence. As to the foreign country, you will have to follow their country's law and procedures and the current international adoption law in terms of immigration. It is a complex area of law that cannot be answered in such queries but only by a personal interview with the lawyer. The normal attorney fee ranges from 3k to 10k, barring extraordinary conditions, and cannot be quoted without a personal interview.
Answered on Dec 15th, 2015 at 9:40 AM
You might want to consider guardianship. In any event, you should speak with an adoption attorney in your area.
Answered on Dec 15th, 2015 at 9:09 AM