Legal Web Site for Ronald A. Ernst, Esquire Affordable Legal Services and Certified Family Court MediationSpecializing in Family Court matters including divorce, child custody, support & visitation cases and Probate Court Guardian and Conservator cases
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ADOPTIONS The most common type of adoption is by a stepparent. Generally, the biological parent who is relinquishing parental rights signs a Consent to Adopt and a Guardian Ad Litem is appointed to represent the child. The Guardian Ad Litem makes a Home Visit, visits with the child, checks the adoptive parent's background and makes a recommendation at the time of the Final Hearing. After a Family Court Judge signs the Adoption Decree, the agency that handles the child's vital statistics records amends the child's birth certificate. This usually requires the completion of some forms and payment of a fee.
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