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Does it matter how long you've been married when adopting???

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  1. no, but they want to make sure the marriage is strong.


  2. Yes you need to be married for a certain number of years depending on the state you want to adopt from.

  3. I dont think the length of your marriage matters but someone will come to asess both of you on your backgrounds, childhoods and to see how strong you are as a couple and that you are suitable as adoptive parents.

    Wishing you lots of luck, hope it works out

  4. I would make sure you have been together for a while.  Most adoption agencies just want to make sure that the home life is stable to find the best home for the child to be adopted.

  5. Normally it does matter because you will need to go through a home study and the social worker will want some history between you as a married couple.  That could be beneficial to everyone, including the baby because you will be better prepared and will know more about yourselves as a couple which will make you better parents. I would say that you should give yourself a year of marriage prior to beginning the adoption process.

  6. id wait at least half or a full year but thats just me

  7. It depends which agency county even state, if one doesnt accept you another one will, yes i do agree that a relationship should be strong before considering adoption, i dont think that there is any set time limit.

  8. It depends on where you are adopting from. While I am unsure of domestic adoption some countries do have number of divorces and minimum years married to adopt internationally. Sometimes it is two years married and other require 4 or 5 years.

  9. yes, some agencies have restrictions.

    I know because we looked into it and were turned away from an agency.

    good luck. I am getting a baby in September

    I highly recommend:

    http://www.adoptioncentre.com/

    they have great laws ( they are loctaed in Kansas ) and are an all around great agency!!!

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