[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1510437951175{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}”][vc_column][qbox title1=”IS A DIRECT ADOPTION RIGHT FOR YOU?” title2=”Michigan Laws and Facts Regarding Direct Placement Adoptions” icon=”3414″]Families in Michigan come in many different shapes and sizes. When many people think of adoptions, they wrongly think that they must use an agency to facilitate one. However, many adoptions are done privately, with the help of an attorney. We are experienced adoption attorneys who have conducted numerous private adoptions both in Michigan and throughout the United States. We have extensive experience and knowledge about how to properly handle these types of adoptions smoothly.[/qbox][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ctitle title=”Frequently Asked Questions” uppercase=”no” color=”#6d0e0e” background=”#ffffff” font_size=”20″ separator_color=”#6d0e0e”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1510428152607{background-color: #6d0e0e !important;}”][vc_column][vc_accordion active_tab=”false” collapsible=”yes”][vc_accordion_tab title=”Q: What is a direct placement adoption? “][vc_column_text]A: In direct placement adoptions (otherwise known as private/independent adoptions) a birth parent chooses the adoptive parents and places the child directly with them. Initial contact is made directly between a pregnant woman and prospective adoptive parents and/or through the use of an attorney.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Q: What are the requirements for a direct placement adoption? “][vc_column_text]A: An approved homestudy must be completed. In addition, the birth parents must consent to the adoption. If you do not have one already, contact us and we will help you obtain one. [/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Q: What if the father is unknown or not listed on the birth certificate?”][vc_column_text]A: If the biological father is unknown or not listed on the birth certificate then the legal term for the father is “putative father.” To terminated a putative father’s rights, a hearing must be held in which the birth mother states on the record who the putative father is, if known. The putative father must be provide notice of the hearing. If he fails to attend the hearing, most likely his rights will be terminated. Alternatively, he may sign and mail in a specific form stating he is not interested in attending the hearing and consents to his rights being terminated.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Q: How are the birth mother’s rights terminated?”][vc_column_text]A: Michigan allows for an out-of-court consent to the termination of parental rights by the birth parents 72 hours after birth. The birth mother must sign the form in front of an attorney and a social worker. Often, the birth mother, her attorney and the social worker will come to our office to conduct this. The birth mother has five business days to revoke the consent or it becomes irrevocable. [/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Q: What are the expenses involved in a direct placement adoption?”][vc_column_text]A: Direct placement adoptions require you to pay our retainer fees, which vary depending on what county and what state you live in. In addition, it is customary to pay for the birth parents attorney’s fee, plus there are filing fees, birth certificate fees, and other incidental fees. In addition, you are allowed to pay certain living, travel, and medical expenses for the birth mother. Usually, you can expect to pay between 7k to 10k for legal aspect of adoption.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Q: What if I or the birth mother live in another state?”][vc_column_text]A: As long as either the adoptive parents or the birth mother live in Michigan, we can complete your adoption. This type of adoption is known as an ICPC adoption. This requires us to send multiple adoption documents to the State of Michigan’s ICPC department for approval prior to leaving the state with the child. Once Michigan approves the interstate placement, they will forward the documents to the other state involved. Once the other state approves the documents, you are free to leave the state with the child.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Q: How long does ICPC take?”][vc_column_text]A: They have up to 30 days to make a decision but usually you are home within a week or two.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Q:How long does a direct placement adoption take to be finalized?”][vc_separator style=”solid” color=”#828282″ padding_top=”10″ padding_bottom=””][vc_column_text]A: Again, this depends but a good approximation is about six months.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][/vc_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1510439733211{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;background-color: #232323 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1509842221268{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]
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