Are you my attorney? If yes, how much are my estimated legal fees, and who is responsible for paying them?
Do you also represent the adoptive parents? If not, will they have their own lawyer?
Will my conversations with you kept confidential?
What sort of information will be shared with the adoptive parents or agency?
Are my conversations with the adoption agency social worker confidential?
Is my personal information protected in the adoption records?
How will the birth father's rights be handled?
When will the birth father be told about my adoption plan?
What happens if he doesn’t agree to the adoption?
Are there any legal protections available if I am worried about how the birth father will react to my adoption plans?
If you and the adoptive parents live in different states:
Will the adoption be handled under my state’s laws or the adoptive parents’ state laws?
What are the differences between the laws?
What types of living expense assistance are legally allowed in this state? Are there limits?
Who is responsible for medical bills related to the pregnancy and delivery?
If I change my mind about adoption, will I be responsible for reimbursing the adoptive parents for expenses paid on my behalf?
Will I be entitled to counseling after the adoption?
If I’m receiving state aid for my other children, do I need to let the welfare office know that I’m receiving financial assistance from the adoptive parents during my pregnancy?
Who will make medical decisions about my baby in the hospital?
Does it matter what name I put on the birth certificate?
Should I add the birth father's name be included on the birth certificate?
May I request a copy of my child’s original birth certificate?
What happens to my child’s birth certificate after the adoption is final?
Will I be able to spend time with my baby in the hospital?
What happens if my baby tests positive for an illegal substance at birth?
How long after my baby’s born will I be asked to sign adoption consent paperwork?
May I wait until I’m discharged from the hospital to sign the adoption consent?
How long after I sign the consent will I have to change my mind?
What are the laws in my state regarding post-adoption contact agreements?
What if I want more openness later on?
Does a judge need to approve my open adoption agreement?
What happens if I don’t exercise my rights to in-person visits with my child?
What happens if the adoptive parents don't follow our post-adoption contact agreement?
Are birth records sealed or open in the state where my baby will be born?