[scottkelley]

My wife and I are going to adopt in May but we have yet to start the legal process. We are waiting on the Permanency and Protection lady to come back to work before we can begin. She won't be back until Feb. 1 or later.

Do any of you know what we need to do to get this process started?

My wife and I are still in talks with the girl who is going to give us her child and she has not shown us any signs to date that she is going to change her mind. However, my biggest concern is getting all of this started. If we don't soon, she may change her mind.

Can you help us? Thanks.

[Linny]

I don't live in KY.....but it is my understanding that any time an adoption is not done through an agency, you will at least have to have an attorney?
If so, I would be contacting one right away. For a good idea of one, go to the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys' website. There, you may click on your state and find members who are listed. The AAAA are to adhere to a strict code of ethics and are to stay up to date with the latest adoption laws and procedures.

Hope this helps....

Sincerely,

Linny