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With my son (12 years ago) in our state, adoptions are finalized by the judge of probate in his chambers. It is a closed hearing, only attended by the adoptive parents, their counsel, the child, and the clerk of the court.
He asked a couple of questions, put his seal on the paperwork, signed it, shook our hands and wished us luck. Our lawyer asked him if he would have his picture taken with us (he did). Then we were done. We had the clerk take a picture of us with our lawyer, and all was done.
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One loving wife of over 20 years... How does she put up with me??? 
Oldest adopted son... Now 15... Been with us since 11 months, and adopted at 2 1/2 years. 
Bio Son... Now 12... Born with Cancer, but is now OK. 
Bio Daughter... Now 10... Daddy's baby girl! 
New soon to be adopted daughter... 12... bio sister to my oldest, and the missing piece of our family! 
TPR completed... Bmother
TPR completed... Bfather
Moving towards adoption after appeals period
Foster Care License now granted...
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