-
Can the Birth Mother choose the adoptive parents?
Yes. Bado & Bado provides confidential portfolios sent by prospective Adoptive Parents for the Birth Mother to consider and review. The Birth Mother may speak with the family by telephone or meet them with the Bado & Bado attorneys and adoptive counselor
-
Do the prospective adoptive parents have to live in Oklahoma?
No. Bado & Bado works with adopting parents all across the United States.
- Does the Birth Mother have to pay legal fees and expenses?
No. All legal fees and expenses and medical expenses are paid for by the adopting parents.
-
Can the Birth Mother see the baby after it is born?
Yes. The Birth Mother determines how much contact she would like to have with the baby. Some Birth Mothers want time with the baby while other Birth Mothers prefer limited or no contact.
-
Does the Birth Mother receive updates from the adoptive parents after the baby is adopted?
Yes. If the Birth Mother and adoptive parents have mutually agreed to updates, the adoptive parents will provide them through letters or photographs. Ongoing updates are determined by the individuals involved through mutual agreement.
-
Are any court appearances required?
Yes. The Birth Mother must appear in court to give her consent before the Judge assigned to the case.
-
Does the baby go to a foster home?
No. The baby goes directly from the hospital to the adoptive parents' home.
-
Why do Birth Mothers make adoption plans for their children?
Birth Mothers make this drastic sacrifice because they love their children, and want more for them than they are able to provide. They are motivated by a desire to ensure a loving and happy home for their children.
