Dear EB members
I am married to British expat and currently living in Indonesia. My spouse plans to adopt my son before we return to UK next year. Has anybody know or ever experienced the process of adopting Indonesian child by marriage. How long does the process take?
Although we have been in contact with local lawyer, any input or views from you will be highly appreciated.
Cheers
Itha
Adoption
i6uest
19 August 2013 15:19:36
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Vikings
19 August 2013 15:38:22
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I think when you are legally married to each other, your son becomes his foster son. Your husband is now the legal stepfather of your son from previous marriage. So why consider an adoption?
i6uest
19 August 2013 15:51:06
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Hi Vikings,
Thanks for your thought. If you think now my spouse is legal stepfather to my son, what the legality based on?
Vikings
19 August 2013 15:58:44
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Your marriage to him is enough. You are legally married to him, aren't you?
i6uest
19 August 2013 16:05:59
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Yes, thanks for your thoughts anyway.
Vikings
20 August 2013 00:13:05
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Good luck.
i6uest
20 August 2013 01:22:46
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....remain waiting for other views and thoughts 
indostocks
25 August 2013 10:10:24
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I read someplace that in case of adoption in Indonesia, the adopting party(ies) must be the same religion as the child to be adopted.
Of this not the case, then I recommend you performing this adoption outside Indonesia and when returning to Indonesia your child will be an official member of your family.
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