Relative Adoption
A relative adoption of a child who is not in foster care proceeds differently than if the child is in foster care. If a relative is adopting a child who is not in foster care.
This adoption can be initiated without a home study. However, a home study must be completed before the adoption can be granted. The adoption provides legal recognition of the emotional attachment that has already been formed.
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- Custodial birthparent,
- Noncustodial birthparent,
- Relative, and/or
- The adoptee (child to be adopted).