Dossier on its way . . .
Tien, our adoption coordinator emailed on Friday saying our dossier has officially been Fed'Exed to Taiwan. It usually takes about 3 days to arrive there, and after they receive it, it is submitted to the District Court by the next day or two. After that . . . we just wait to hear when our first hearing will be. Still don't know the entire process, will update as soon as I know, there are a few hearings and a final ruling, and then travel. Again, usually b/t 4-6 months. Hopefully the sooner!
We do get to send a care package-so I've been shopping for some cute outfits and fun toys for her to play with. I also bought a neat photo album for babies that they can chew on and play with. A friend of mines sister-n-law is from China and she wrote out the Chinese characters: Family, Mom, Dad, Older Sister and Older Brother that I can use as labels for the pictures, so the foster parents can read to her who everyone is! :) Very exciting!
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2 comments:
Congratulations! The process for the foster care program is hearing, first ruling, final ruling, travel. At the hearing, the birthmother and legal representatives have to be physically present in court. The first and final rulings are signed off on by the judge and don't require court appearances.
People have had their hearing anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months after their paperwork was submitted to the court. Overall, the timeframes really seem to even out--those who have quick hearings tend to wait longer for their first and final rulings. Those who wait a long time for their hearing often have their first ruling on the same day or right after their hearing. Regardless, travel seems to be approximately six months after referral, give or take a month or so. Hope this helps!
The court times very so much! I waited 3 1/2 (almost 4 mo) til Hearing but another person (same agency/ Taichung program waited 2 weeks) Its really just all luck. Another thing (I have noticed) is that the BM, child & lawyer are all present at the hearing & so if you do get a BM picture that is usually when it is taken. We have Kobi's in our family room:)
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