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I think it might actually be a good idea to have 12 months to finalize an adoption between sisters. If you love your sister, wouldn't you want her to have enough time to be sure that she wouldn't have a lifetime of regret over a decision made under pressure of time and circumstance?
Although the court rushed our adoption of my niece's baby following her involuntary TPR, my husband and I both felt our adoption could be "reconsidered" during that first year if my niece was changed by what happened. We love her and wanted only what was best for her and her child. It turns out, we didn't have to test our love for either of them because my niece doesn't seem to have any regrets.
I don't know how much weight to give to cost when you make your decision. Only you can decide how much money is too much to spend on your dream of adopting this baby. I would have written a blank check if that was the cost of bringing our daughter back into the family.
DeeCee
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DC MomLADY
Mother to My Sister's Grandchild
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