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interstate adoption

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A quick definition of interstate adoption:

Interstate adoption is when a child is adopted by parents who live in a different state than the child. Adoption is when a judge says that two people who are not related by blood are now a family. This happens when the child is an orphan, has been abandoned, or their birth parents' rights have been taken away. Adoption gives the child all the same rights and responsibilities as if they were born into the family. Sometimes, people can adopt a child even if they are not related by blood, and this is called adoption by estoppel.

A more thorough explanation:

Interstate adoption is the process of adopting a child from one state by a family living in another state. Adoption is the legal creation of a parent-child relationship between two parties who are not related by blood. This relationship is established by a court order after determining that the child is an orphan, has been abandoned, or that the parents' parental rights have been terminated by court order.

Adoption gives the adoptive parents all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities that come with being a parent. This includes providing for the child's basic needs, making decisions about their education and healthcare, and being responsible for their well-being.

For example, a family living in California may adopt a child from Texas. The adoption process would involve legal proceedings in both states to ensure that the adoption is valid and that the child's best interests are protected.

Interstate adoption can be a complex process, and it is important to work with experienced professionals to ensure that all legal requirements are met and that the adoption is successful.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
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Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
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Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
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