OK - we had a brief look at the Federal aspects of international adoption (namely some Immigration forms that deal with adoption as per the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, as amended).
But - as I mentioned in my first post, international adoption is both a Federal matter (immigration) and a State matter (Family Law which is controlled by the states). So, since I practice law in Texas (but not Family Law), here is a taste of the relevant portions of Texas Family Law dealing with adoption:
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/FA/htm/FA.162.htm
Of course I don't expect everyone to wade through this, but it is a good eample of just how complex is the issue of adoption.
But - as I mentioned in my first post, international adoption is both a Federal matter (immigration) and a State matter (Family Law which is controlled by the states). So, since I practice law in Texas (but not Family Law), here is a taste of the relevant portions of Texas Family Law dealing with adoption:
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/FA/htm/FA.162.htm
Of course I don't expect everyone to wade through this, but it is a good eample of just how complex is the issue of adoption.
NOTE: THE INFORMATION IN THIS BLOG IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE NOR
IS IT INTENDED TO BE LEGAL ADVICE. IF
THE READER HAS ANY LEGAL QUESTIONS, PLEASE REFER TO AN ATTORNEY.
Have a great and fraud-free day.
----------à>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>gene
tausk
No comments:
Post a Comment