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Originally Posted By sunny

Thanks for the advice. It looks like we'll be jumping in feet first with this child. I am a litle hesitant about asking her what she wants right now though. Even though I know it needs to be done, I'm afraid it will make the time until adoption alot more difficult or her. I see it needs to be done. Could timing be a factor here-or is the most important thing just to start the process? Does anyone know what the average attorney fee is for a situation like this? That is, adopting a child who is already 18.