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A quick definition of independent adoption:

Independent adoption is when a family adopts a child without the help of an adoption agency. This means that the birth parents and adoptive parents find each other and make an agreement to adopt the child. Adoption is when a child becomes part of a new family and has all the same rights and responsibilities as if they were born into that family. It is different from fostering, which is when a child lives with a family temporarily. Adoption is usually done when the child is an orphan, has been abandoned, or when the birth parents' rights have been taken away by a court.

A more thorough explanation:

Independent adoption is a type of adoption where the birth parents and adoptive parents make an agreement without the involvement of an adoption agency. It is also known as private adoption.

Adoption is a legal process where a parent-child relationship is created between two parties who are not related by blood. This relationship is established through a court order after it is determined that the child is an orphan, has been abandoned, or the parental rights of the birth parents have been terminated.

Independent adoption is different from agency adoption, where an adoption agency facilitates the adoption process. In independent adoption, the birth parents and adoptive parents find each other and make an agreement on their own.

For example, a couple who cannot have children may choose to adopt a child through independent adoption. They may find a birth mother who is willing to give up her child for adoption and make an agreement with her without the involvement of an adoption agency.

Independent adoption can be a more personal and flexible option for both birth parents and adoptive parents. However, it is important to seek legal advice and ensure that all necessary legal requirements are met.

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ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

19:25

Hi llama!!

llama

21:15

@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: How are you!

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

22:02

tbh kinda losing my mind, I'm visiting my parents in my childhood home and whenever I do this I remember why I never do this aahhaha

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

22:02

My dog likes it here tho

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

22:02

How are youuuuu?

llama

22:26

@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: Deep/tough. Feels. Im well working on a project so im happy :)

NemoPropheta

22:28

should i hit the dmt pen in the sauna and meet god

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

22:31

Ooh what kind of project? Work, passion, neither, both?

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

22:31

@NemoPropheta: do it do it

NemoPropheta

22:37

alright day before my lsat ill hit a blinker in the sauna and become one with the test

llama

22:47

@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: law school data so just passion.

llama

22:47

@NemoPropheta: noo they drug test before the LSAT! U will get flagged!

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

23:19

I'm intrigued llama

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

23:21

Holdddddup all that number crunching on your lsd profile is your work? Damn

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

23:21

I don't visit y'all's profiles enough, clearly

NarrowFaithfulCougar

0:22

@NemoPropheta: Ahh yeah, the Sauna. That's some good Nordic shit. Beats the hot tub hands down. Plus everyone is naked.

llama

1:23

@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: got that weaponized autism in gear, we out here.

RasheedWallaceFan

12:52

@llama: your cycle confuses me, your stats are good and you applied early but all of those Rs? Is there anything weird about your app?

RasheedWallaceFan

12:53

do you have C&F issues or something?

RasheedWallaceFan

12:55

also ur first choice is kansas but you didnt apply there?

llama

12:55

@RasheedWallaceFan: Hi. Yes, I waited for April LSAT, put almost all apps (which were sent really early) so that basically most of my apps were reviewed In May. Shot myself in the foot for 155 -> 161 lmao. Would not recommend 10/10

llama

12:57

@RasheedWallaceFan: unironically, KSLS was my top choice, however by April LSAT their app had closed. It was like waiting to date ur dream partner, but waiting until you graduate uni, then by the time u graduate uni, your soul mate is already married with 2.4 kids and 1.6 dogs. Heartbreak.exe fr fr

NemoPropheta

12:58

are you R&Ring?

llama

13:00

No, I think what I will do is flip a coin: heds NKU, tails NEL|B what u guys think bout dat. Then once 1L - if good at LS, try to transfer, if bad at LS or one of my grandiose ideas/inventions are viable, drop out and pursue.

RasheedWallaceFan

13:10

oh so you submitted the apps with a lower lsat and then retook

RasheedWallaceFan

13:10

got it

Bettercaulsaul

13:33

Most schools will hold your application for the next test score to be released into your account as well. I was notified by an admissions director that if a decision is processed they will not retroactively go back for the new score even if higher

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

13:34

I vote NEL-Boston so we can be friends :D

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

13:34

But it says you withdrew?? :(

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

13:41

@Bettercaulsaul: in my experience, there is often an option on the application for you to choose whether you'd like them to review your application as-is ASAP or hold it until your new score is released. but it probably varies by school—I just remember seeing that option on at least a few app forms

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