Alabama - Apply for Adoption Reversal

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for Adoption Reversal, the applicant has to approach the United States Court link

   NOTE: Search by address, city, state, or ZIP Code and click the “Location” button.

2. The applicant has to get write a letter and meet the respective lawyer.
3. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
5. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the nearest U.S. court.
6. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
7. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
8. Once the verification process is completed, the applicant will get the certificate through mail.
9. The applicant has to follow the further regulation process with the guidance of a lawyer.
10. This entire process can be completed within 30 – 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Written letter
• Identity proof (citizenship card, driving license, passport)
• Passport size photographs
• Social security card
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

United States Court
Administrative Office of the United States Courts
One Columbus Circle, NE
Washington, D.C. 20544
Contact link
Federal court finder link

NOTE: Search by address, city, state, or ZIP Code and click the “Location” button.

U.S State court details link

Eligibility

• Any adopted person who intends to Apply for Adoption Reversal is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 – 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Spouse name
• Contact number
• ZIP code
• City
• Email
• Fax
• Date
• Signature
• Fingerprint

Need for the Document

• If the child cannot make a bond with her adoptive parents, then she can apply for the reversal. When a party gives consent for the adoption reversal, the petition has to be cleared to be finalized. Under a few circumstances, the given consent for adoption can be revoked.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

• An adopted child has been legally taken by another family to be taken care of as their child.
• Adoption is a process whereby a person assumes the parenting of another, usually a child, from that person's biological or legal parent or parents.