Adoption Facilitators

About six months ago I received a "Dear Birthmother Letter"--while it was for me, it wasn't really for me because I wasn't pregnant.  It was from my friends who were hoping to adopt an infant, and they wanted my reaction and input for their letter.  They have sent that letter out to many, many agencies and attorneys, and have been working to adopt for over three years. This is a great couple.  They are both university professors, they speak multiple languages, have a large, extended family, and a wide circle of friends.   Most important, however, is that they have a lot of love to offer a child. About a month ago I saw my friend at yoga class.  She was really excited because… [more]

Welcome to the twenty-sixth post in our series Adopting In the 50 States. Today, we're in Montana, the Big Sky state. (Isn't that a cool motto?) Remember, I am not a lawyer, nor do I play one on TV. Consult an attorney or other adoption professional with specific questions. If you have adopted in Montana and would like to share your experience with others, please leave a comment or email me at RobynC@adoptionblogs.com. Who May Adopt In Montana? Any person who is 18 or older may adopt. When May Consent Be Signed? 72 hours after the child is born. How Much Time Do the Birth Parents Have to Revoke Consent? Consent cannot be revoked after the termination of parental rights is executed. Does Montana Have a Putative… [more]