[dance_muffin]

So sorry to hear you are going thru this. I certainly feel your pain. Our hs agency dropped the ball for our readoption paperwork. We had to fedex overnight delivery paperwork to the judge two days before the hearing. The clerk in Surrogate's Court was extremely difficult to work with as well; she did nothing to help expediate anything. I did have a lawyer that was covered thru dh's employer. BUT he didn't have any int'l adoption experience; so it really was on me.

That said, go in PERSON with EVERY document that you have in regards to your son's adoption. I walked in with a suitcase full of documents. The clerk can make the copies right there. Also, bring your ds, I brought my dd with me when judge's clerk said she didn't have documents that I had gave the courts numerous times. I think it made a difference to see a child in person that this is affecting.

Hang in there; it WILL happen.