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Adoption Petition

Definition: The legal document through which prospective parents request the court's permission to adopt a specific child.

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Legal Considerations in Adoption
Legal considerations for those seeking to adopt include locating an adoption attorney, understanding legal definitions, and knowing the law governing each type of adoption.

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Source/Adapted from: National Adoption Information Clearinghouse

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