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I couldn't agree more... The process is the same... (Lawyers make the rules as messed up as possible because it’s in their interest $$$. - just venting here) The Regional Trial Court will review your petition for Adoption and either approve or deny it based on the evidence submitted in accordance with Philippine Law. The Social System deals with the placement of the child and the child's welfare. ICAB is involved when a child is being adopted through the Intercountry process and coordinates the childstudy/homestudy requirements. However ICAB takes on a little more role than social work because they also create policy for the Intercountry process. Sort of like the tail waving the dog.
It's a process game that has to be played and you need an astute Lawyer to work the system. We learned the hard way just submitting the forms will most likely get you denied. The Lawyer you spoke with most likely didn't want to handle your case (because it's tough) or is not savvy enough about your type of case. It's a level of service you have to deal with. Unless you know people, the only thing you can do to get serviced is throw lots of $$$ at it. (Responsibly)
When you got your reference, did you go in person to the DSWD office on Legard St. or just call?
I sent you a PM.
Johnny
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