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Originally Posted By adam

Several years ago during my first marriage one of my ex-wife's friends called our house while my ex-wife and I were having a fight. It was very verbal. My wife's friend called the police. When the police arrived, my wife who was very angry with me, told them to take me away - they did. I NEVER laid a hand on her. My ex-wife later apologized. I was released within hours. No charges were never filed.
My current wife and I want very much to adopt but are so fearful of the homestudy because of this incident. I have never harmed a woman or a child but, I do admit that we were yelling pretty loud. I am a credentialed teacher. The incident was after my credentialing. I am assuming that the INS and criminal background checks are similar to those used for teachers. Could this harm our chances for adoption? Could the investigation compromise my credential? We are completely ready, financially, emotionally...everything but the homestudy. We're scared to death.

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Originally Posted By Jean Nelson-Erichsen

Dear Friend,

This should be easy to clear up. Get in touch with the local police and ask for your record. This is public information. When you know in advance what is stated on your record, you will be able to explain what happened to your social worker.

P.S. If you were not fingerprinted, a record may not exist of this incident.