2009 Louisiana Children's Code :: CHC 1283.1 - Petition; contents; form

CHAPTER 3. ADOPTION OF A FOREIGN ORPHAN

Art. 1283.1. Petition; contents; form

A. The petition for adoption of a foreign orphan shall be styled: "In re __________, Applying for Adoption of Foreign Orphan." The petition or an attached exhibit shall state:

(1) The full name, address, age, occupation, and marital status of each petitioner.

(2) The name by which the child is known to petitioners as well as the name under which the birth of the child is recorded.

(3) The place and date of the birth of the child if known; if not known, then the approximate age of the child.

(4) The date and circumstances under which the child entered the home of the petitioner.

(5) Any relationship existing between the petitioner and the child.

B. The petition shall be accompanied by a certification for adoption, a certified copy of the Immigration and Naturalization Service documentation of orphan status, the original or a certified copy of a valid foreign custody decree, together with a notarized translation, and the original or certified copy of a valid birth certificate, together with a notarized translation, and an affidavit of fees and expenses.

Acts 1999, No. 1268, §1.