How Long Is It Between The Placement Of The Child And The Finalization And Legalization Process?
In Massachusetts, adoptive families are eligible to file papers seeking finalization after the child has resided with them for six months. The agency can complete the finalization for adoptive families in Massachusetts. This is included in your fee. Other states may vary with respect to the time period. If an out-of-state family adopts in Massachusetts, the agency can also finalize the family in Massachusetts, as non-residents, after 6 months.
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