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What to Expect From an Adoption Attorney

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By petitioning the Court, you are asking the judge to make the adoptive relationship final by issuing an order of adoption. You are highly encouraged to have an attorney prepare this petition, along with the additional supporting paperwork, and file the documents with the Court on your behalf.

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New York State Handbook for Relatives Raising Children

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This handbook is dedicated to relatives who provide care for children in need of a safe, stable, and nurturing home. We realize it is not easy to raise children again, often at a moment’s notice or without much time to prepare. Thank you for your courage, your compassion, and your sense of responsibility. This handbook is for you.

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