Adoption

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Member since 23 July 2012

i6uestMember19 August 2013 13:19:36

Dear EB members

I am married to British expat and currently living in Indonesia. My spouse plans to adopt my son before we return to UK next year. Has anybody know or ever experienced the process of adopting Indonesian child by marriage. How long does the process take?

Although we have been in contact with local lawyer, any input or views from you will be highly appreciated.

Cheers
Itha

Vikings Contributor

Member since 26 June 2013

VikingsContributor19 August 2013 13:38:22

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I think when you are legally married to each other, your son becomes his foster son. Your husband is now the legal stepfather of your son from previous marriage. So why consider an adoption?

i6uest Member

Member since 23 July 2012

i6uestMember19 August 2013 13:51:06

Hi Vikings,

Thanks for your thought. If you think now my spouse is legal stepfather to my son, what the legality based on?

Vikings Contributor

Member since 26 June 2013

VikingsContributor19 August 2013 13:58:44

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Your marriage to him is enough. You are legally married to him, aren't you?

i6uest Member

Member since 23 July 2012

i6uestMember19 August 2013 14:05:59

Yes, thanks for your thoughts anyway.

Vikings Contributor

Member since 26 June 2013

VikingsContributor19 August 2013 22:13:05

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Good luck.

i6uest Member

Member since 23 July 2012

i6uestMember19 August 2013 23:22:46

....remain waiting for other views and thoughts

indostocks Contributor

Member since 27 September 2012

indostocksContributor25 August 2013 08:10:24

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I read someplace that in case of adoption in Indonesia, the adopting party(ies) must be the same religion as the child to be adopted.

Of this not the case, then I recommend you performing this adoption outside Indonesia and when returning to Indonesia your child will be an official member of your family.

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