Readoption
Our entire family is going to court tomorrow so a judge can begin readoption proceedings for the children. Many of you have asked the meaning of readoption. As I understand it, this procedure makes our adoption a U.S. one in addition to a foreign one. Since some states in the U.S. do not recognize foreign adoptions, readoption will guarantee the children's status if we move to one of those states. The most important time to have the adoption be a U.S. one is when Jonathan and I die, and our estate passes to the next generation. Without readoption, the courts in some states could challenge our will.In addition, readoption provides the children with official birth certificates in English. That way their documents don't look so different from those of other kids, which appeals to them.
posted by Stahlkes @ 4:16 PM
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