[sak9645]

International is a wonderful option for over-40 parents.

Homestudy agencies are generally comfortable with people in their 40s, though some may approve people who are 45+ for young toddlers, rather than infants.

Many, though not all, foreign countries will place with people up to 50, even for infants and young toddlers.

In general, homestudy agencies want at least one year of marriage, whether you are adopting domestically or internationally, though some may waive it if you have cohabited for a year or more before marriage.

Some countries do want more than one year of marriage, but not all countries have this requirement. Placement agencies will generally follow the country requirements.

Most homestudy agencies have no problems with one divorce per spouse, and some will accept people with more. Most countries will accept people with no more than one divorce per spouse, though a few want to see a longer time in the current marriage, if the spouses have had previous divorces.

In short, you should have no problem adopting internationally.

Sharon