trying to adopt a native child .... need advice
Hi Everyone,
We have been fostering a beautiful 3 yr old native american child. She has been in the system since birth. Her parental rights have been terminated and we planned to proceed with adopting her. We were in the process of petitioning the court for adoption when a relative decided to come forth to adopt her. We were wondering if anyone has info on the child indian welfare act and if there is any chance for us to adopt her when she now has a relative saying she wants to raise her. THe relatives have had three years to come forth, and we believe are now doing so only to prevent her adoption. We love her and want to fight for her, but do we even have a slight chance legally? Please help us if you can!
Loving our angel in WA
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