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Termination of parental rights
Definition:
The legal severing of ties between a birthparent and their child. These parental rights and responsibilities may be voluntary surrendered by the birthparent or, if the birthparent is proven unable to meet the child's long-term needs, may by severed involu
Legalization
Definition:
(Also called finalization) The legal act that establishes a family connection between the adopting person and the adopted person. Usually done in a courtroom setting, this act grants rights and responsibilities to the adoptive parent and child equal to th
Non-recurring costs
Definition:
One-time expenses incurred by a person adopting a child, such as travel costs, legal costs, and Family Preparation Assessment-related costs. These are frequently reimbursable through federal and local funds when adopting a waiting child.
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