Interstate Compact On Placement of Children

 

What is the Interstate Compact on Placement of Children, and when does it apply?

All 50 states are parties to the Interstate Compact on Placement of Children (ICPC). The District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands are also parties. The compact establishes uniform procedures for interstate adoption of children, and it implements obligations for those people involved with adoptions. One of the purposes of the act is to assure that every interstate adoptee will receive a full opportunity to be residing in a satisfactory environment.

Both states have to approve the adoption

Both the state where the child is coming from and the state that the child will be residing in are required to examine and approve all documentation in connection with the adoption. The adopting parents are not permitted to bring the child into their state until such time as both states have approved the adoption.

The ICPC has strict requirements and penalties

Whenever an interstate adoption occurs, the ICPC requirements must be followed. A violation of the ICPC could result in a judge vacating an order terminating parental rights along with an adoption.

Avoid delays and added expenses

Christina Campbell is a knowledgeable, experienced and compassionate Atlanta adoption attorney who recognizes the complexities of the ICPC in adoption cases. Adoption laws are different in every state. A seemingly unimportant detail or the absence of a signed document can cause significant delays and additional expenses in the interstate adoption process.

Adopting a child is a legal journey involving a labor of love. You'll want the journey to go as smoothly as possible. She's a great listener. She'll frame your issues for you, and then formulate a plan of action that suits your needs.

Don't hesitate to contact Christina Campbell about any adoption questions.

Remember, one of the greatest gifts that you can give a child is a family!

Contact Christina and the Campbell Law Practice LLC at 404-981-5257, and you can arrange for an adoption consultation.

Or leave Christina a message here:

Phone: 404.981.5257 Fax: 404.410.6923

Visit Us: 3915 Cascade Road, Suite T138 Atlanta, GA 30331

Disclaimer:

The information contained in this website is provided as a public service to the public. Nothing in this website should be deemed or construed as creating an attorney-client relationship with The Campbell Law Practice, LLC. The content within this website is not intended to be legal advice or a legal opinion upon which the user may rely. It is not intended to help users represent themselves in their own legal situation. Due to the rapidly changing nature of the law, The Campbell Law Practice, LLC makes no warranty or guarantee concerning the accuracy or reliability of the content at this website.

Additionally, The Campbell Law Practice, LLC is licensed to practice law in those jurisdictions and courts specified in this website. The availability of the website in jurisdictions outside which The Campbell Law Practice, LLC is not licensed should not be deemed or construed as advertising of their services in those jurisdictions. Professional legal counsel in those jurisdictions should be sought for legal advice. The Campbell Law Practice, LLC's goal is to keep information on this website as accurate and up-to-date as possible.

It is important that before anyone act on any of the information provided herein that such person first consult a lawyer about their specific case. Additionally, sending an electronic email does not mean that the user has established an attorney-client relationship with The Campbell Law Practice, LLC. An attorney-client relationship can only be established or formed by a written agreement between both parties.