907_Ind2_S2

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Instructions: Now that you have proven that there is a problem, you must research possible solutions to the problem. You must turn in this research sheet completed with two articles attached that show possible solutions and why they would work

III. There are many possible solutions to this problem. The possible solutions are:

Both parents must give consent to the adoption process and allow the child to be placed in the care of another family. If a parent is incapable of giving their consent, such as cases of insanity or even death, then the caretaker of the child may choose the decision themselves. Many parents are divorced and if that is the case then no matter what the terms are, both parents need to agree to putting the child up for adoption or else the leagality of the adoption is void.

IV. The solution I (we) propose is:

As of January 9th of 2012, a law be enforced by the federal government stating there must be mutual consent from both biological parents for adoption to be legal. If a parent does not receive consent from the other parent then the adoption process cannot take place. If there is only one parent available due to external circumstances (i.e. death) then the adoption papers may have one parent's consent. If the parents are seperated or divorced, mutual consent must still be attained for the right to put the child(ren) up for adoption. If both parents consent is given then the biological parents have 30 days to reclaim their child(ren) and must include adoption papers and reasons for reclamation. The adoptive parents have the right to sue the biological parents for adoption expenses and

V. I (we) think this solution will work because:

Both parents will need to consent to the adoption process which will open up a discussion about the process and if they should indeed put the child in the care of others or if there is an alternative instead of hasty thoughts that could lead to a rash decision. This process would also help defend against cases such as Baby Jessica when the father was not notified of the adoption prior to the adoption and had to argue with the court for two and a half years before he was granted custody of his child.