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Good News for our little family!

pauljlpauljl member
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C and I visited a lawyer yesterday with my mom in tow. (We are very fortunate to have supportive family!)

We were hoping to get her a guardianship or some type of custody arrangement since second parent adoptions are not done in our state. I guess I should have done more research because I didn't realize that second parent adoptions are possible if we go through Florida to get it done. 

C can have her name on the birth certificate! She will be a full and legal parent regardless of our state. 

It'll take two lawyers offices, a home study, a court date in Miami (which we can testify at over the phone or skype to save travel once Callie is here!) and a chunk of change, but C will legally be an equal parent. 

I cried at the table. My mom cried at the table. C welled up but did her best to hold it together.  C has always been this baby's Mom. Will always be this baby's Mom. How wonderful to have that recognized legally. 

If everything goes well, everything will be final six weeks after our little girl arrives! 
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Re: Good News for our little family!

  • AandStilltryingAandStilltrying member
    Holy cow!!!! Amazing! @pauljl‌ I just sent you a private message! Hoping you'll share lawyer name since we live in same state.


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  • JazibelJazibel member
    Yay!! So excited for you and C (and Callie of course)!!
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  • bfonz619bfonz619 member
    Incredibly happy news for you and your family.  Congrats! 


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  • TwochickshavinachickTwochickshavinachick member
    That's brilliant!

    We always say that your real parents are the people who raise you, so she would be a true parent whatever the outcome - but it's always special to know that your family have the respect and consideration that they deserve.
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  • ATXmommasATXmommas member
    That's great news and I'm sure it comes at a great relief to you. Very happy to hear!
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  • 1blueridgemama1blueridgemama member
    I'd LOVE to hear any suggestions.  Our state (NC) is still in the Stone Ages and does not recognize our NY marriage and we're expecting soon.  Don't know where to begin. Want her name on the babies' birth certificates but not sure it's even possible here.

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  • pauljlpauljl member
    @1blueridgemama I'm in NC too! I'll send you a private message with what I know so far :) 
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