Our Day In Court
Today was the big day for Kimi's adoption. After a hectic morning and barely making it to the courthouse on time, our lawyer ushered us into this little room with a few tables and chairs. There were already a bunch of other people gathered there, adults and children. They were all there for adoptions. We sat down and waited around for about an hour, not even, when we were called in. It was a small courtroom. Kimi commented that it looked like the one on Law & Order...but much smaller. hehe
The judge came in and announced the case number. Our lawyer introduced himself and then we were sworn in. The lawyer then asked Fran a bunch of questions...how long has Kimberleigh been in your care...when did you marry your wife...where do you work...how much do you earn...how long have you been at your current residence...are you aware that Kimberleigh's natural father has consented to the adoption...do you feel you are financially and emotionally able to care for Kimberleigh...and so forth. He then asked me a bunch of questions...are you Kimberleigh's natural birth mother...when was the last time you were in contact with the birth father...is it your desire for your husband to adopt Kimberleigh...yada yada.
The judge then shuffled through some papers and basically said the adoption was granted...only in legal mumbo jumbo. The judge and court clerk congratulated us and had big smiles on their faces. Kimi had a huge grin as well. She was so excited. This was all a happy surprise for us. We thought it was a preliminary hearing, we didn't know it would be finalized today. So we were thrilled!
After all that worrying...all this adoption really consisted of was filling out papers and showing up in court for about 10 minutes. DYFS never contacted us. I guess there were no red flags in out file.
I tried to call the sperm donor to let him know it's all said and done, but his phone has been disconnected...surprise surprise. Who the hell knows where he is. And for the first time...it doesn't matter. He is officially out of my life. I never have to speak to him again. It's finally over...I can close that chapter of my life. Today is a day of new beginnings. Kimi has a new last name, and I feel like my family is finally whole...complete. It's a great feeling.
Today was the big day for Kimi's adoption. After a hectic morning and barely making it to the courthouse on time, our lawyer ushered us into this little room with a few tables and chairs. There were already a bunch of other people gathered there, adults and children. They were all there for adoptions. We sat down and waited around for about an hour, not even, when we were called in. It was a small courtroom. Kimi commented that it looked like the one on Law & Order...but much smaller. hehe
The judge came in and announced the case number. Our lawyer introduced himself and then we were sworn in. The lawyer then asked Fran a bunch of questions...how long has Kimberleigh been in your care...when did you marry your wife...where do you work...how much do you earn...how long have you been at your current residence...are you aware that Kimberleigh's natural father has consented to the adoption...do you feel you are financially and emotionally able to care for Kimberleigh...and so forth. He then asked me a bunch of questions...are you Kimberleigh's natural birth mother...when was the last time you were in contact with the birth father...is it your desire for your husband to adopt Kimberleigh...yada yada.
The judge then shuffled through some papers and basically said the adoption was granted...only in legal mumbo jumbo. The judge and court clerk congratulated us and had big smiles on their faces. Kimi had a huge grin as well. She was so excited. This was all a happy surprise for us. We thought it was a preliminary hearing, we didn't know it would be finalized today. So we were thrilled!
After all that worrying...all this adoption really consisted of was filling out papers and showing up in court for about 10 minutes. DYFS never contacted us. I guess there were no red flags in out file.
I tried to call the sperm donor to let him know it's all said and done, but his phone has been disconnected...surprise surprise. Who the hell knows where he is. And for the first time...it doesn't matter. He is officially out of my life. I never have to speak to him again. It's finally over...I can close that chapter of my life. Today is a day of new beginnings. Kimi has a new last name, and I feel like my family is finally whole...complete. It's a great feeling.
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