{"id":3397,"date":"2021-08-20T11:04:49","date_gmt":"2021-08-20T18:04:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/provencherandflatt.com\/?p=3397"},"modified":"2023-09-21T02:01:14","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T09:01:14","slug":"what-percentage-of-adoptions-fail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/provencherandflatt.com\/what-percentage-of-adoptions-fail\/","title":{"rendered":"What Percentage of Adoptions Fail"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3398\" title=\"Santa Rosa family law attorney\" src=\"https:\/\/provencherandflatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Santa-Rosa-family-law-attorney.webp\" alt=\"Santa Rosa family law attorney\" width=\"700\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/provencherandflatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Santa-Rosa-family-law-attorney.webp 1024w, https:\/\/provencherandflatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Santa-Rosa-family-law-attorney-300x190.webp 300w, https:\/\/provencherandflatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Santa-Rosa-family-law-attorney-768x486.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A married couple with no children will likely choose to adopt and look for a baby for adoption. However, infant adoption laws that adopting parents must comply with can vary from state to state. Aside from where you live, the legal process will also depend on the type of adoption services that you will opt for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An adoption can fall apart at different stages of the legal process and for different reasons. If you are one of the many prospective parents who wonder how often and why adoptions fail, consult with a trusted <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/provencherandflatt.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Santa Rosa family law attorney<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before proceeding. He or she can help explain independent adoption options, help you fill out adoption forms, and give you possible scenarios that you must prepare for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_the_Private_Adoption_Process\"><\/span><strong>Overview of the Private Adoption Process<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662ac3d8de27b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662ac3d8de27b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/provencherandflatt.com\/what-percentage-of-adoptions-fail\/#Overview_of_the_Private_Adoption_Process\" title=\"Overview of the Private Adoption Process\">Overview of the Private Adoption Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/provencherandflatt.com\/what-percentage-of-adoptions-fail\/#Basic_Adoption_Requirements\" title=\"Basic Adoption Requirements\">Basic Adoption Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/provencherandflatt.com\/what-percentage-of-adoptions-fail\/#Unsuccessful_Adoptions\" title=\"Unsuccessful Adoptions\">Unsuccessful Adoptions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/provencherandflatt.com\/what-percentage-of-adoptions-fail\/#Factoring_Ones_Readiness_to_Reduce_the_Likelihood_of_Failed_Adoptions\" title=\"Factoring One&#8217;s Readiness to Reduce the Likelihood of Failed Adoptions\">Factoring One&#8217;s Readiness to Reduce the Likelihood of Failed Adoptions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike when an adoption agency is involved, privately adopting a baby enables adoptive parents to form a personal relationship with the birth parents (usually the birth mother, but sometimes even birth father) of the would-be adopted child. However, before fulfilling your new parental obligations, you will likely need to first deal with lots of paperwork and pay for medical expenses (in the case of a newborn adoptee). Alternatively, depending on the age of the adoptive child, necessary adoption counseling must be taken care of. In all these things, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/provencherandflatt.com\/family-law\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reliable Santa Rosa adoption attorney <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can give you legal advice and supervision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Adoption_Requirements\"><\/span><strong>Basic Adoption Requirements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Families adopting children must take into account various guidelines, which can partly depend on the adoption service that you will choose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An unmarried person may opt to become a &#8216;single parent&#8217; through adopting children, while a married individual who wants to adopt a child must first obtain the consent of his or her spouse. Same-sex and LGBT may also proceed with the process of adoption, as long as marriage requirements are met. However, cohabiting unmarried couples will generally not be allowed to adopt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from looking into the marital status, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdss.ca.gov\/adoptions\/adoption-field-offices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adoption agency<\/a> would usually set a minimum age of 21 years old for individuals planning to adopt children. For private adoptions, however, the general requirement is for at least one of the adoptive parents to be at least ten years older than the would-be adopted child. There is no upper age limit observed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fingerprinting and criminal background checks are also part of adoption home studies. Having a felony conviction in one&#8217;s criminal history will not automatically prevent an individual from adopting a baby. However, you would have to instead go through agency adoption and the <a href=\"http:\/\/sonoma.courts.ca.gov\/divisions\/family\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">court<\/a> will carefully examine your case and specific circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unsuccessful_Adoptions\"><\/span><strong>Unsuccessful Adoptions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although failed adoptions are, thankfully, not common, several adoptive families and children have to go through this ordeal. It is estimated that about 10% of adoptions fail between placement and finalization. Additionally, around 1-3% fail after finalization or are dissolved. Dissolutions often occur when the adopted child has problems that his or her adoptive parents are not equipped to support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adoption failures are, in general, more likely to occur in older-child adoptions. Social workers estimate that less than 1% of infant adoptions fail, but this number increases to 30% for teenager adoptions. If you are adopting a teenager or pre-teen, it is best to prepare for expert psychological support before homecoming, both for yourself and the child that you want to adopt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factoring_Ones_Readiness_to_Reduce_the_Likelihood_of_Failed_Adoptions\"><\/span><strong>Factoring One&#8217;s Readiness to Reduce the Likelihood of Failed Adoptions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part of the adoption home study requirement is your medical records, which should show that you are mentally and physically capable to adopt a baby. Adoptive families must also submit to their home study professional their financial statements. An adoptive family must be financially stable and capable of providing for the living expenses and other basic needs of the child.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The adoption journey of an individual, couple, or family will always be unique. While emotional readiness is not easy to verify, it is crucial when adopting a child. Such readiness can be seen if couples agree on adoption expectations and parenting methods when the preference for a biological child and grief from infertility or unsuccessful pregnancies are dealt with, and after possible post-adoption relationships with the birth family of the child are communicated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotionally preparing for the adoption process and raising adopted children is not easy, but it will be worth it. Every child deserves a nurturing and loving family &#8212; a forever family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For clarifications on the above, for an explanation of the difference between open adoption and closed adoption, or inquiries on domestic adoption, foster care adoption, or international adoption, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/provencherandflatt.com\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call our adoption law firm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Contact us at Embolden Law PC and consult with a credible Santa Rosa family law attorney. We can help you learn the process of how to adopt and give the adoption information you need.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A married couple with no children will likely choose to adopt and look for a baby for adoption. However, infant adoption laws that adopting parents must comply with can vary from state to state. 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