Getting a New Birth Certificate After Adoption FinalizationLEGAL DISCLAIMER:
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UPDATE: 50% Adoption Subsidy Law NOT What We Thought :(It looks like it is turning out that what I mentioned in my original video is unfortunately coming true. This new law may only apply to higher subsidy amounts.
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Who gets to look at the petition for adoption?Once a petition for adoption is filed very few people get to see the content of that petition. The information is extremely confidential so no many people should get to see it.
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How long SHOULD adopting through foster care take?Ever wonder how long the DCS adoption process might take in Indiana? There are a lot of variables to be considered. Some of within your control and others are not.
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HOORAY! What to expect at a final adoption hearing :)LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
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The Beloved PRI Form for Adoption Subsidy NegotiationsLEGAL DISCLAIMER:
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MYTH: Parents have 30 days to change their mind after signing a consent to adoption.There is no statute in Indiana that allows a parent to revoke a consent to adoption if it is done within 30 days of signing that consent to adoption.
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Are you stuck FOREVER with the same amount of subsidy?Adoption subsidy modifications are possible in Indiana. The process is fairly straight forward and may be able to be completed without having to pay an attorney to help you.
All steps outlined in this video can be found here https://www.indianaadoption.com/subsidy-modification/
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When do foster parents have a say regarding changes in placement?If you have had placement of a child through DCS in Indiana for 12 months then you are entitled to notice of any change of placement.
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Is it ILLEGAL to file petition for adoption prior to termination? NOOOOOOOAnyone can file a petition for adoption for anyone at anytime. Plain and simple. You need to ask yourself (and your attorney) if now if the right time for your case, or if you should wait to file the petition for adoption.
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What are adoption subsidies?This is just a very basic explanation of adoption subsidies.
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Should I offer the biological parent a post adoption contact agreement? Maybe, maybe not.A post adoption contact agreement is not something to be afraid of. Maybe it is for you, maybe it is not. I would not shut down the idea though until you look into it to see if maybe you can craft the right agreement for your family and situation.
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Is it time to hire an adoption attorney?So many people ask me, "when is the time to hire an adoption attorney?"
I thought this would make a great 2nd video.
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50% Adoption Subsidy Bill ALMOST LawIndiana Senate Bill 66 was added to the 2021 Indiana Legislative Budget. This bill, when it is passed into law will provide a 50% floor for subsidy negotiations in Indiana. This is a huge win for foster parents in Indiana!
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