Readoption
Today was our readoption hearing here in the state of South Dakota. The children are now legally Anna and Alexander. Until today they were legally Yana and Ruslan, though they have had our last name since we adopted them in Russia. The children will now also be issued American birth certificates. These American birth certificates will say the children were born in Russia, so I'll be interested to see how they read/look.
Just two more post-placement visits/reports left and we'll be all done with this adoption-related officialdom paperwork stuff. Russia will require that our social worker send the remaining reports at the 2-year and 3-year marks, which will be this October and the following October. Speaking of legalities and ties to Russia, have I mentioned before that the children have dual citizenship? They'll be considered Russian citizens until they're 18, at which time they can choose if they want to relinquish that right.
As for the hearing today, we were in and out within 10 minutes. After the ruling the judge took a photo with us and Anna told him he was handsome! Then we went out for lunch a new Mexican restaurant.
posted by The LeForts | 2:16 PM
3 Comments:
Congrats! Big smiles all around. What a process you've been through.
p.s. I love how you all were color coordinated for the photo! Cute.
The kiddos look happy to now legally own their new names. That is such a good picture of the four of you. And you always have them dressed so cute. Alexander's tie matching Anna's hair bow is very cute. Give them a big hug and kiss from their Mimi.
Love,
Mom
Congratulations, they always look so happy and today was a big event for them. This is a great picture of all of you. Less than three week I will see all of you around Chesterton, In. I can't wait.
Love Dad
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