US Adoption by Swiss citizen

The Following Post is from GREGORY FRANKLIN, Attorney at Law Thanks for your inquiry. A very substantial portion of my practice involves adoptions, both domestic and international. I have been in legal practice for eighteen years, and am a member of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. I do not know of any central registry for state adoption laws, although I believe that links to state law directories can be found at [url]www.adoptionattorneys.org[/url] and [url]www.adoption.com[/url] (A cannot vouch for the accuracy of the information, however). New York and New Jersey are states which permit non-residents to adopt there, based upon the residency of the birth mother and the child. California and Florida do not allow non-residents to adopt in their states. I am unclear about why you are asking this question. Are you planning to go ahead with a private adoption in the US? If so, as a non-resident, you will face many logistical impediments, as well as practical issues. Have you considered working with a licensed agency (as opposed to an unlicensed facilitator, many of whom advertise on the Web)? This might make the process more secure and less open to both legal and practical risks. An adoption is an amazing adventure, and I wish you all the best as you begin the process. Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions and if I may be of any assistance. Greg Franklin Please note that this and subsequent communications (whether by e-mail, telephone or other means) do not establish an attorney‑client relationship between the parties to the message, which may only be established by entering into a formal, written retainer agreement. This e-mail is not a confidential attorney-client communication unless you have currently retained Goldman Newman Shinder Franklin & Young, LLP, under a written fee agreement. Any comments or recommendations made in this communication are of a general nature, are based upon the limited information provided by the correspondent, and are not to be construed as legal advice. Posted by

I agree with Greg, that it can be difficult, but nevertheless, I have worked with many international families to adopt in the US. Hawaii, where I practice, is one state where you can adopt if the child is born here. There are others. Don't be discouraged - it can be done.