What Are Chances An Adoption Will Go Thru On Basis Of Best Interest Of Child After Mom Has Withdrawn?
My daughter in a moment of idiosy signed a concent to adopt paper for the step mom to adopt her 6 yr old daughter. I talked sense into her hired a lawyer and filed a withdrawl of consent. The step mom wants to continue the battle for adoption on the basis it’s in the best interest of the child. 
The child would be devestated to lose her family . What are the chances a judge will grant this adoption going on basis of best interest of child???
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February 11th, 2010 at 9:25 PM
In a “best interest” state, the lawyers will argue about the child’s supposed state of mind, and sense of security. They will say that the child has ‘bonded” most strongly to one family or the other.
You will need child psychologists, and therapists who have knowledge of the child. You will need documentation.
I hope this child has a good relationship with her mother, and with you, and that she is articulate. It will help if the little girl can express her desire to stay with you.
They may also talk about the need of the child to have “2 parents”….and material advantages, so you have to counter that with whatever you have, including your love and total committment to her.
Remember that a step-parent doesn’t replace the mother, but if your daughter isn’t fully committed to raising her daughter, the judge may sense that.
February 12th, 2010 at 3:56 AM
I’m not sure about the legality of the matter, but I don’t think you should force your daughter to keep rights to a child she does not want. It obviously is not in the best interest of the child. Maybe you should change your route to getting on terms with dad and convincing him to allow your family to have contact.
February 12th, 2010 at 10:14 AM
A lot of it will depend on the laws of your state. Your lawyer will probably be able to answer you question on what your chances are.
When I adopted my step daughter, I was told the mother had from the consent to adopt was signed until a week after the adoption was finalized to change her mind. If she changed her mind in that time frame the adoption would not take place.
February 12th, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Evidently the child isn’t too close to her family—mom signed consent for step-mom to adopt. I think the adoption will go through. Court will make the decision–doesn’t sound like mom is stable.