adoption of my 5 year old stepson...

[Thomas&Cleofe 358]

Hello fellow VJers

So, would it be better if I adopt my stepson in the Philippines or here in USA?

Pros and Cons?

Thank You for all replys,

Thomas and Cleo

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hello fellow VJers

So, would it be better if I adopt my stepson in the Philippines or here in USA?

Pros and Cons?

Thank You for all replys,

Thomas and Cleo

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't that a 3 year process/residency in the Phils?

[Thomas&Cleofe 358]

Yeah....I have been doing some online research today. The process is very long and complicated to do in the Philippines.

I had no idea...

[Deputy Purple 1,294]

In the US step-parent adoption is generally easy but the exact requirements vary from state to state.

On average the child needs to reside in the State for 6 months before filing but once filed it should only take a few months.

[Thomas&Cleofe 358]

In the US step-parent adoption is generally easy but the exact requirements vary from state to state.

On average the child needs to reside in the State for 6 months before filing but once filed it should only take a few months.

Thank you so much for your information....we appreciate your reply.

[TandD 1]

Actually, they can waive the 3 year residency requirement if it is a step parent adoption. I don't know what the process entails beyond this, but you do not need to be a resident for three years to adopt your stepchild.

U.S. citizens residing in the Philippines who are interested in adopting a Filipino child through the Philippine Courts must meet the following conditions pursuant to Philippine adoption law:

•Be resident in the Philippines for at least three years prior to the filing of the adoption petition and maintain such residence until the adoption decree is entered by the Philippine court.

•Possess a certification of legal capacity to adopt issued by the appropriate government agency from your state of residence.

The Philippines government may waive these requirements in the following cases:

•A former Filipino citizen who seeks to adopt a relative within the fourth degree of consanguinity, as defined under Philippines law; or

•A person who seeks to adopt the legitimate son/daughter of his/her Filipino spouse

[Thomas&Cleofe 358]

Actually, they can waive the 3 year residency requirement if it is a step parent adoption. I don't know what the process entails beyond this, but you do not need to be a resident for three years to adopt your stepchild.

U.S. citizens residing in the Philippines who are interested in adopting a Filipino child through the Philippine Courts must meet the following conditions pursuant to Philippine adoption law:

•Be resident in the Philippines for at least three years prior to the filing of the adoption petition and maintain such residence until the adoption decree is entered by the Philippine court.

•Possess a certification of legal capacity to adopt issued by the appropriate government agency from your state of residence.

The Philippines government may waive these requirements in the following cases:

•A former Filipino citizen who seeks to adopt a relative within the fourth degree of consanguinity, as defined under Philippines law; or

•A person who seeks to adopt the legitimate son/daughter of his/her Filipino spouse

Oh....thank you for this information. It is very helpful because we will not petition for my step-son for awhile. I would like to adopt him sooner if possible. Again thank you...

[Hank_ 9,174]

Actually, they can waive the 3 year residency requirement if it is a step parent adoption. I don't know what the process entails beyond this, but you do not need to be a resident for three years to adopt your stepchild.

U.S. citizens residing in the Philippines who are interested in adopting a Filipino child through the Philippine Courts must meet the following conditions pursuant to Philippine adoption law:

•Be resident in the Philippines for at least three years prior to the filing of the adoption petition and maintain such residence until the adoption decree is entered by the Philippine court.

•Possess a certification of legal capacity to adopt issued by the appropriate government agency from your state of residence.

The Philippines government may waive these requirements in the following cases:

•A former Filipino citizen who seeks to adopt a relative within the fourth degree of consanguinity, as defined under Philippines law; or

•A person who seeks to adopt the legitimate son/daughter of his/her Filipino spouse

Key word there is - MAY

Then again, they may not....