[voodew1962]

Hi All,

Me and my wife are curremtly involved in an interstate adoption of my wife's first cousin's daugther's child. The ** has already lost custody of two other children due to neglect. The baby was taken from her at birth. We are finally at thye stage where a Judge is to transfer the baby to us. The social worker has indicated that the Dept. will push for TPR. However, she believes the ** attorney will fight for an open adoption. Does anyone know if we have to agree to this. We fear that if we don't the Dept. will find another party that will be more agreeable. We don't believe it is in the best interest of the child to have the ** in her life. Being a family member the baby will not lose her identity and heritage. She will know her grandfather, siblings, uncles and aunts, and cousins. Should we consult a lawyer?