[Kat-L]

Originally Posted by aMarylandfamily

We were 3-1/2 miles from another state (and about 5 states from our home one) and we were warned big time not to even go that way to the McD's just beyond the state line for if we were to be seen or caught (i.e., got a speeding ticket) outside of the birthstate prior to ICPC final approval we would not only lose custody of the baby we would also be denied any future requests for approval for that child or any other child from any state at a later date as we had violated regulations (if nasty, the birthstate (even in private adoptiosn as ours was) has the right to charge you with kidnapping also - so no matter how tempting - do not risk it - you would regret it later!

I live in Maryland. M-K was born in DC. Even though I only lived a few minutes away from where she was born, I had to wait 2 weeks for an ICPC. However, they did let me bring her to MD for day visits during the first week and then for an overnight weekend visit for the second week.

With Hanna, they called me when ICPC was completed and told me to come pick her up.

[finallyamom0310]

We were told the same about being able to leave but not enter our home state till that one came through too. The good news for us was the day we left to get closer to home was the day the ICPC was signed in our home state so we just kept on going.

[ChromaKelly]

Well, we found out today that we got clearance from the birth state, just waiting for clearance from MD! Not sure what to do tomorrow, we have to check out of the hotel by noon, or we get charged another day. I so want to just get on the road, they told us MD should be giving clearance tomorrow.

[2manyks]

my sil did it and nothing happened.

[gigigeorge]

Originally Posted by ChromaKelly

Well, we found out today that we got clearance from the birth state, just waiting for clearance from MD! Not sure what to do tomorrow, we have to check out of the hotel by noon, or we get charged another day. I so want to just get on the road, they told us MD should be giving clearance tomorrow.

YAY !!!! I know you are excited to get home, at the end I was just waiting waiting waiting for the phone call that we could go home - lol. I know with us our attorney requested that they just do a verbal confirmation that way we didnt have to wait for them to overnight the clearance back or fax it whatever - they just called and told our attorney we were cleared to go home !

gina.

[ChromaKelly]

Found out today the packet sat unopened on someone's desk in MD all day today. AAAHHH!!! At least it's there. I'm about all set with IL