How long would it take to adopt my friend's baby?

my best friend is pregnant but she doesnt know if she should keep the baby or not. I offered to keep the baby but I dont know how the adoption process would be like. has anyone gone through this process? she is totally willing to give me her baby and I am willing to take it as my own. but, I am going to move out of the country and I want to take the baby with me. will it be possible? how long does the process take for me to be the legal parent of the child?

Answer #1

how old are you? you cant adopt if ure younger than 25… and the father has to agree. does she know who the father is? also you need a homestudy… lotsa other stuff.

Answer #2

What a lovely responce from the above.. However you could look after a baby providing you can prove that you are capable indoing so, you can do this under short term fostering, you have to inform the council and social servises, but it can be done … I think it is lovely that your friend has you. you do this short so that it would pose no problems at all. this could also help keep mum and baby together in the future.. think twice about being perswaded in giving up this baby, you could be the answer in helping mum and baby stay together by short term fostering.. take care

Answer #3

I am adopting my friend’s baby and we are doing it through an online agency. It is between friends so the lawyer said we could do the papers ourself.

I am under the emotional stress of anticipating and wanting this baby so basd and I am putting my faith in God and my trust in my best friend.

Don’t give up just trust your heart and pray lots!! I will hopefully be a Mommy to a baby boy by November.

Answer #4

It is very kind of you to want to take care of the baby. But since you are not able to do so there are many people that can help. Most churches and youth organizations have a list of adoption agencies. They are friendly, private, nonprofit, and willing to help. Their are different types of adoption. These can get a little confusing if your on your on. If she nor the father wants the baby please seek advice from one of the agencies. There are hundreds of people who can’t have kids that would give the baby a wonderful safe home.
Take Care & God Bless Mel

Answer #5

hi my name is christie I am 30 years old and I would love to adopt a baby that is being giving up. doesnt matter boy or girl. please email me alabamachick79@aol.com if there is someone giving there baby up I am more than happy to take on to it and love it as my own. so please email me if there is someone out there that is doing that. or you can call me 951-440-8629.. hope I get a reponse iether one.thanks

Answer #6

well… my uncle and aunt adopted a kid but it cost about $25,000 dollars. I don’t know if it costs that much for everyone but do you have that kind of money to spend?

Answer #7

IDKMYBFFJILL

THANX FOR THE RESPONCE. I GUESS I AM NOT OLD ENOUGH TO ADOPT. I AM 19 AND THE FATHER IS AGREEING TO IT ALSO.

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