How to Adopt a Child Independently

When you adopt independently, you do not retain the services of an agency.



Step1
Locate a birth mother who would be willing to place her baby up for adoption. You may do this through an attorney or doctor, by advertising in the newspaper where legal, or by sending information about yourself to pregnancy crisis centers, obstetricians or others who may be able to help you.


Step2
Expect to pay for all of the birth mother's medical and legal expenses related to the pregnancy, birth and adoption. You may also have to pay for her living expenses.


Step3
Consider an investment in counseling for the birth mother - even in states where it's not required.


Step4
Understand that adoption organizations recommend that you pay for a separate attorney for the birth mother or birth parents so their rights can be best represented at all times during the process.


Step5
Consult with the birth mother to come up with a contract regarding what contact will be allowed with the child after the adoption.


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