Definition: The final legal step in the adoption process; involves a court hearing during which the judge orders that the adoptive parents become the child's legal parents.
Alternate Spellings: Finalisation
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Unique Adoptions has been working with women for over 17 years. We provide all different types of adoption options. Whether you are seeking a closed or an extremely open adoption, we are here to help.
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Mike & Dawnette
We have two brave brothers who are looking for a little princess in their castle. At 6 and 4, Mason and Conner are ready to slay dragons for her. We...
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