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periwinkle · Joined: 08 Feb 2003

Has anyone had any experience with international adoption, or do you know anyone who has adopted a child internationally? I am interested in adopting, so I have started doing my research. I looked at some websites, but one of the requirements is that I have to have been married for at least 3 years! I'm not married (neither was Rosie O'Donell, but she has an adopted brood of 4 at this point, I believe). I live in Incheon, btw. Any info. is appreciated. I really want to know if I can get around the marriage condition. I have a lot to offer a child, but I'm not married at this point in my life. Please help!

Yesterday · Posted: Sat May 08, 2004 9:03 pm Post subject:

sure - You usualy cannot adopt a Korean child unless you -

(1) are married for 3 years or more

(2) live in a country OTHER than korea

(3) get written consent from the childs parents....

basically if you are single or living /working etc in korea - you cannot adopt

If you really want to adopt an ASIAN child and under under the age of 30 or single- you have a better chance to adopt from China - (can be single - country doesn'matter - but costs a heap in adoption agency fees

or (2) Cambodia - (once again costs a heap in adoption agency fees and if single must be over the age of 35.....

here is some info on Korean adoption.......

Overseas Adoptions?

- Overseas adoptions are possible via one of the following agencies below. Adopt Korea Eastern Welfare Society Holt International korea.adoption.com/
Adoptions in Korea?

- Currently, expatriates are not allowed to adopt children in Korea. - By law this a MYTH however - you can't get around it!

- Expats in Korea can ADOPT CHILDREN.

- How? By going through the orphanages. If you wish to adopt a child you must: First, Contact an orphanage while living in Korea. Second: The manager will contact a child consulting team. Third: If the adoption is approved for adoption to a foreign family, the manager will refer you to one of the adoption agencies list above.

- In some cases, the cost is around $40,000.00 US - $50,000.00 US and the process will take about 3-6 months. 'within korea'

- New information: Canadians not allowed to adopt a child while in Korea. They must go through the agency which services Canadians.

Legal Requirements:
U.S. Legal Req.

Honeybee · Joined: 15 Jan 2004

My sister and her husband adopted a baby from the Eastern Welfare centre in Seoul, and they are in the process of adoptng a second. They organised it from Australia.

They had to go through a quite a rigerous registration process and be interviewed several times by Australian government community services and child services agencies.

I really doubt a single person would be able to adopt a child,
looks like your gonna need to get married...are you cute?

the saint · Joined: 09 Dec 2003 Location: not there yet...

well someone might like to realise that not everyone on this forum is from the old US of A. Evil or Very Mad

As far as I know, Brits cannot adopt Korean kids while resident here because there is no organization which has adoption rights to UK citizens. Holt was mentioned above but, FYI, they will not touch you with a bargepole if you are from the UK.

I guess the OP is from the USA because they didn't feel a need to mention their nationality Wink

Ryst Helmut · Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 6:35 pm Post subject:

Periwinkle,

I've no knowledge on international adoptions (though I am one, and will), however, I worked with a lawyer who specialised in international adoptions (via Vietnam) that lives in Korea and may be of assistance to you (if you'd like to take the V-route).

If so, PM me, and I'll get back to you.

Shoosh,

Ryst

Dawn · Joined: 06 Mar 2004

Bumping this thread to get info for a friend who is trying to adopt internationally. Does anyone have contact information for any reputable organizations here in Korea that place children internationally?

Corporal · Joined: 25 Jan 2003

Hater Depot · Joined: 29 Mar 2005

Your bafflement may lesson when you check the date of the OP.

Corporal · Joined: 25 Jan 2003

Good point. And you mean "lessen" instead of "lesson". Very Happy

Hater Depot · Joined: 29 Mar 2005

D'oh!

cruisemonkey · Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 7:01 am Post subject:

I find it perplexing thay a prospective father would ask such a supid question.

xingyiman · Joined: 12 Jan 2006

I hope you find a way to resolve your situation periwinkle. I for one look on disdain to the lifestyle of a single parent - because I am one. But that has more to do with the lifestyles that single parents are relegated to back in America than anything. I am sure if a child really was in a bad situation I would be tempted to intervene and help but I cannot imagine trying to raise a child wihtout the help of a spouse. Part of the reason I came overseas was to find a new partner (working on it and it looks good so far). Anyway good luck. There are lots of children that need people everywhere.

cubanlord · Joined: 08 Jul 2005 Location: In Japan!

My wife and I want to adopt. I COMPLETELY understand the process, however the price...I mean really. These children need loving parents. Why charge them thousands of dollars? I take it that the money goes to help the orphanages.

ilovebdt · Joined: 03 Jun 2005 Location: Nr Seoul

periwinkle · Joined: 08 Feb 2003

Man, I started this thread 2 years ago. No longer single, but my hubby and I have no plans to leave Korea, so at this point, adoption isn't an option (because we live in Korea, and expats living in Korea can't adopt kids here and live here- as far as I know, the law hasn't changed). Unfortunate for the kids, IMO.