Types of Adoption: A Comprehensive Guide for Juris Doctor Students

Question 1

Which of the following describes private adoption arrangements?

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Involve direct agreements between birth parents and adoptive parents, facilitated by an attorney or adoption agency.

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Are arranged through licensed adoption agencies that match adoptive parents with children.

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Involve adopting a child from a foreign country.

Question 2

In agency adoption, the adoptive parents:

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are matched with a child through a licensed adoption agency

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negotiate directly with the birth parents

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travel to another country to adopt a child

Question 3

Which of the following involves the adoption of a child from a country other than one's own?

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International adoption

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Private adoption

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Agency adoption

Question 4

In the United States, who has the final authority to grant an adoption decree?

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The court

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The adoption agency

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The birth parents

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT generally required for adoption in the United States?

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A blood test between the adoptive parents and the child

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A home study

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Consent of the birth parents

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a home study in the adoption process?

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To assess the suitability of the prospective adoptive parents

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To investigate the background of the birth parents

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To determine the financial stability of the adoptive parents

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of an adoption finalization hearing?

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To establish the legal relationship between the adoptive parents and the child

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To terminate the legal rights of the birth parents

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To determine the amount of child support to be paid by the birth parents

Question 8

Identify the type of adoption that entails a private agreement between biological parents and adoptive parents, excluding agency involvement.

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Private adoption

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Agency adoption

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International adoption

Question 9

In agency adoption, which entity primarily facilitates the placement of a child with adoptive parents?

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A licensed adoption agency

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A government agency

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The biological parents

Question 10

Which adoption type involves relocating a child from a different country for adoption in the United States?

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International adoption

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Private adoption

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Agency adoption

Question 11

During the adoption process in the United States, which legal document is required to finalize the adoption?

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Adoption decree

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Birth certificate

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Custody agreement

Question 12

Which type of adoption is commonly utilized to place children with special needs?

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Agency adoption

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Public adoption

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Private adoption

Question 13

In adoption cases, which legal principle guides the termination of parental rights?

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Best interests of the child

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Parental due process

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Statutory limitation

Question 14

Analyze the ethical considerations and potential biases that may arise during the adoption process.

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Adoption involves ethical considerations such as the rights of the child, birth parents, and adoptive parents.

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Potential biases in adoption include discrimination based on race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

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The adoption process is free from biases and ethical dilemmas.

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Ethical considerations apply solely to international adoption cases.

Question 15

During which type of adoption is a child placed by a licensed child-placing agency?

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Agency adoption

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Independent adoption

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Relative adoption

Question 16

What ethical principle places the well-being and rights of the child above all other considerations in adoption cases?

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Best interests of the child

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Parental autonomy

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Open adoption

Question 17

Which type of adoption arrangement allows for ongoing contact between the birth parents and the child?

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Open adoption

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Closed adoption

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Semi-open adoption

Question 18

What is the primary purpose of the home study conducted prior to an adoption?

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To evaluate the suitability of the prospective adoptive home

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To investigate the background of the child

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To assess the financial stability of the adoptive family

Question 19

What is the purpose of the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption?

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To establish international standards for intercountry adoption

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To regulate domestic adoption laws in the United States

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To provide a non-binding framework for countries to cooperate on adoption

Question 20

In determining the best interests of a child in an adoption case, which factor is given the highest priority?

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The stability and suitability of the adoptive home

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The child's wishes

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The financial resources of the adoptive family

Question 21

In which type of adoption does a private agency facilitate the placement of a child with adoptive parents?

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Agency adoption

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Independent adoption

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Stepparent adoption

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International adoption

Question 22

What is the difference between a closed adoption and an open adoption?

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In a closed adoption, the birth parents and adoptive parents have no contact after the adoption is finalized, while in an open adoption, they do.

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In an open adoption, the birth parents have more legal rights than in a closed adoption.

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In a closed adoption, the adoptive parents are typically required to undergo a more extensive home study.

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There is no difference between a closed adoption and an open adoption.

Question 23

What is a potential challenge to an adopted child's sense of belonging?

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Feeling different from their peers

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Being adopted by a family of a different race or ethnicity

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Having access to their original birth certificate

Question 24

Which type of adoption involves a direct placement of a child from the birth parents to the adoptive parents, without the involvement of an adoption agency?

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Independent adoption

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Agency adoption

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International adoption

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Stepparent adoption

Question 25

In agency adoption, the adoption process is primarily facilitated by:

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A state or private adoption agency

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A lawyer

Question 26

International adoption involves the adoption of a child from:

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A foreign country

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A different state within the US

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a legal requirement for adoption in the US?

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Being married

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Home study

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Background check

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Financial stability

Question 28

In stepparent adoption, the stepparent is adopting the child of:

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Their current spouse

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Their former spouse

Question 29

In agency adoption, the adoptive parents typically cover:

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All of the following: an adoption fee, legal fees, and medical expenses

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Legal fees

Question 30

Which of the following is a potential challenge associated with international adoption?

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All of the following: cultural differences, language barriers, and legal complexities

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Language barriers

Question 31

The primary goal of adoption is to:

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Provide a stable and loving home for a child

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Fulfill the wishes of the adoptive parents

Question 32

Which type of adoption involves a licensed agency selecting a family to place a child with?

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Agency adoption

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Independent adoption

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International adoption

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Stepparent adoption

Question 33

Which type of adoption involves adopting a child from another country?

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International adoption

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Domestic adoption

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Agency adoption

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Foster care adoption

Question 34

Which type of adoption allows a child to maintain contact with their birth family?

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Open adoption

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Closed adoption

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International adoption

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Private adoption

Question 35

What is the purpose of a home study assessment in the adoption process?

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To evaluate the adoptive parents' readiness and suitability to raise a child.

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To verify the income and financial stability of the adoptive parents.

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To assess the child's physical and emotional health.

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To determine the birth parents' reasons for placing the child for adoption.

Question 36

What is the primary goal of the adoption process?

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To find permanent homes for children in need

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To protect the rights of birth parents

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To ensure that adoptive parents are financially stable

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To punish those responsible for unwanted pregnancies

Question 37

Which of the following is a requirement for a private adoption in the United States?

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Consent of the birth parents

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A home study

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Payment of adoption fees

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A court hearing

Question 38

Which type of adoption involves a direct placement of a child from the birth parents to the adoptive parents, typically without the involvement of an agency?

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Private adoption

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Adult adoption

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Agency adoption

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International adoption

Question 39

In which type of adoption does the adoptive parent(s) adopt a child from a country other than their own?

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International adoption

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Agency adoption

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Foster-to-adopt adoption

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Private adoption

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT generally required for a valid adoption in the United States?

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Consent of the child

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Consent of the birth parents

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Home study

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Background checks

Question 41

In which type of adoption do the adoptive parents adopt a child who is related to them through blood or marriage?

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Relative adoption

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International adoption

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Step-parent adoption

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Foster-to-adopt adoption

Question 42

What is the primary purpose of a home study in the adoption process?

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To determine the suitability of the prospective adoptive parents and their family environment

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To determine the eligibility of the child for adoption

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To provide counseling to the birth parents

Question 43

Which of the following is an ethical concern that may arise in adoption?

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The potential for birth parents to change their minds after the child is placed with the adoptive family

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The cost of adoption

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The availability of children for adoption

Question 44

Which type of adoption involves the adoption of a child who is already in the foster care system?

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Foster-to-adopt adoption

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Private adoption

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Agency adoption

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International adoption

Question 45

What is the overarching goal of adoption law in the United States?

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To promote the best interests and well-being of the child

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To punish birth parents who relinquish their children

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To facilitate the transfer of parental rights

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To promote the formation of traditional families

Question 46

Which adoption type involves a direct legal arrangement between birth parents and adoptive parents, typically facilitated by an attorney?

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Private Adoption

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International Adoption

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Interstate Compact Adoption

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Agency Adoption

Question 47

In which adoption type does a licensed agency act as an intermediary between birth parents and adoptive parents, managing legal processes and conducting screenings?

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Agency Adoption

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Independent Adoption

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Stepparent Adoption

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Private Adoption

Question 48

What is the fundamental difference between domestic and international adoption?

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The country of the child's birth and the adoptive parents' residence.

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The availability of post-adoption support services.

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The legal complexity of the adoption process.

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The age of the child being adopted.

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a common ethical concern related to international adoption?

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The length of time required to complete the adoption process.

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The potential for corruption and ethical violations in some countries.

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The disruption of the adopted child's cultural ties and identity.

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Potential exploitation of birth families.

Question 50

A married couple seeks to adopt their spouse's child from a previous relationship who is already living with them. What type of adoption does this scenario describe?

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Stepparent Adoption

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Private Adoption

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Agency Adoption

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Second Parent Adoption

Question 51

Which type of adoption typically involves a more extensive and complex legal process due to navigating international laws and regulations?

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International Adoption

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Stepparent Adoption

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Private Adoption

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Agency Adoption

Question 52

Which of the following is generally NOT considered an ethical and legal motivation for a birth parent to choose adoption?

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Seeking financial gain from the adoptive parents.

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Concern for the child's well-being due to limited resources.

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Facing personal circumstances making it difficult to parent.

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Believing the child would have a better life with adoptive parents.

Question 53

What is the primary legal document issued by the court that formally establishes the legal parent-child relationship between an adoptive parent and child?

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Adoption Decree

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Child Support Order

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Custody Order

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Birth Certificate Amendment

Question 54

A couple wanting to adopt a child from another country engages a non-profit organization specializing in international adoption facilitation.  Which adoption type does this situation exemplify?

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Agency Adoption

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Intercountry Adoption

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Independent Adoption

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Private Adoption

Question 55

What is the paramount legal principle that governs the determination of eligibility for prospective adoptive parents in U.S. family law?

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The best interests of the child.

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The age difference between the child and adoptive parents.

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The religious affiliation of the adoptive parents.

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The financial stability of the adoptive parents.