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Hello,
We did not adopt here. Between the time frame at hand and other outside issues it just wasn't something we could expect a happy ending out of.
I know quite a few people who have adopted lately. I know a few have actually hired a lawyer to represent them and that seems to help tremendously. I believe the fee for that is roughly $1000 USD. There are still plenty enough snags to deal with but overall adoptions seems to be in the favor of those pursuing.
Because we are US diplomats living abroad (here in Lusaka) we were able and eligible to have our home study performed here. We would work with a case worker back in the states but ultimately would not have to return to do anything.
Where are you located in Zambia? We depart Lusaka in about 90 days and are heading to Poland. There is a new consular officer at the US Embassy and she like her predecessor are pro adoption and very helpful. For all my questions, I just dropped downstairs and they would help. I can reach out to a few friends who have departed post and have adopted and find out any contact information for their lawyers if you'd like.
While this wasn't a possibility for us at this time and place it did open many doors for me and and I've really appreciated that. If you have any specific questions, do not hesitate to ask. I hope to help as many as I can out before our departure.
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