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"K"
Florida adoption laws ( and I only know this because a friend JUST brought her baby home from there! ) are 72 hours - with no revokation period. They flew after 72 hours were up and the director's wife provided foster care. There are no court appearances and they finalize at home. (and this baby was coming to canada so I imagine its more complicated than a baby staying in the USA).
The agency they used in Florida had a 4 week waiting period on average from application to match. They had one failed match and with this baby, didnt even know they were matched with their new daughter until after the birthmother signed.
I think Florida is a bit backwards about openness -as the director, although supportive of them having contact, was a bit shocked by their desire to reveal information about themselves to the birthparents. They now do have a fully disclosed open adoption with the birthparents.
"K" you remain in my prayers! Jen
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