Rating: Summary: Adopting In Russia, Your Rights & the Law Review: A must read for anyone adopting from Russia.From the introduction of the book: "This book has been written in order to provide the reader with basic and helpful information pertaining to Russian adoptions and Russian adoption law." There is no doubt that Irina O'Rear has managed to accomplish this in her recently published book. Pre adoptive parents have many questions and MS O'Rear has managed to consolidate most of the answers to these questions into one book. A family going through the adoption process would be turning to this book daily to get valuable information. Some of this information can only be found in this book. The book starts out with a general discussion on making a decision to adopt and specifically why to adopt from Russia. From there the author describes what to expect in Russia. This covers everything from how to dress, what to expect in the court hearing, and generally what to expect while sight seeing. There is a good description of the adoption process form the Russian side, which lets the parents know what is happening while they are anxiously awaiting an invitation to travel. There is one section of the book, and I feel the most valuable section, where MS O'Rear translates excerpts of the Russian family law that pertains to adoptions. She also provides her expert commentary on each section of the law. In my work with Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption (FURA) I have repeat idly heard parents ask what the Russian laws says on certain issues. Now I have a resource that I can point them to for answers. Besides the unique section on Russian law the author provides another unique section of useful words and phrases. Nowhere else have I seen a list like this. It is in English word order and the Russian translation is done using the English phonetic alphabet instead of the Russian Cyrillic. This is most helpful to those who don't know the Cyrillic alphabet. For people looking for a resource and reference guide to help with a Russian adoption then this is the book for you.
Rating: Summary: An Independent Adoption Must Have! Review: As a parent wading through the murky waters of an Independent Russian adoption, this book answered many of my questions. It is thorough, easy to read, well organized, and does an exceptional job of outlining the process and steps of adoption both in the USA and Russia. My questions that adoption agencies were unable or unwilling to answer have all been addressed in this book. Ms. O'Rear comes well recommended from other Independent Adoptive families who have used her considerable skill, knowledge and experience to complete difficult Russian adoptions. For anyone considering saving thousands of dollars by a do-it-yourself Independent Adoption, this book contains vital information that will help you along this process. Thank You to Ms. O'Rear for writing this book.
Rating: Summary: An Independent Adoption Must Have! Review: As a parent wading through the murky waters of an Independent Russian adoption, this book answered many of my questions. It is thorough, easy to read, well organized, and does an exceptional job of outlining the process and steps of adoption both in the USA and Russia. My questions that adoption agencies were unable or unwilling to answer have all been addressed in this book. Ms. O'Rear comes well recommended from other Independent Adoptive families who have used her considerable skill, knowledge and experience to complete difficult Russian adoptions. For anyone considering saving thousands of dollars by a do-it-yourself Independent Adoption, this book contains vital information that will help you along this process. Thank You to Ms. O'Rear for writing this book.
Rating: Summary: A must have for parents considering a Russian Adoption Review: For anyone who is interested in an indepth understanding of Russian Law and how it related to international Russian adoption, this is the book to read! Well written, well thought out, easy to use and very informative! Irina O'Rear has written an outstanding book that explains in detail how the law works in Russia and how it applies to adoption. Did you know adoption in Russia is free? Did you know that the Russian Law DOES NOT require two trips? Did you know there is an appeals process for adoptions that are turned down by the judge? Do you want to know if you can request a specific child in a specific area, from a specific orpahage? Irina explains the whys and wherefores of the law, and how it applies to various adoption situations. She explains the adoption process, gives a list of documents commonly needed for a Russian dossier, and explains what is involved in the court hearing. A well written, concise, and thorough book. A must read for anyone interested in adopting from Russia. A great place to get the right answers to some tough adoption questions.
Rating: Summary: A must have for parents considering a Russian Adoption Review: For anyone who is interested in an indepth understanding of Russian Law and how it related to international Russian adoption, this is the book to read! Well written, well thought out, easy to use and very informative! Irina O'Rear has written an outstanding book that explains in detail how the law works in Russia and how it applies to adoption. Did you know adoption in Russia is free? Did you know that the Russian Law DOES NOT require two trips? Did you know there is an appeals process for adoptions that are turned down by the judge? Do you want to know if you can request a specific child in a specific area, from a specific orpahage? Irina explains the whys and wherefores of the law, and how it applies to various adoption situations. She explains the adoption process, gives a list of documents commonly needed for a Russian dossier, and explains what is involved in the court hearing. A well written, concise, and thorough book. A must read for anyone interested in adopting from Russia. A great place to get the right answers to some tough adoption questions.
Rating: Summary: A "must read" for parents looking to adopt in Russia Review: I wish this book had been available when I started my adoption journey! The book provides a great deal of valuable information about the somewhat daunting process of adopting from Russia. It also dispells some of the misinformation that seems to be rampant. If you are looking for a clear, straight-foward and comprehensive outline of the adoption process in Russia, this book is for you. Read it carefully...it could save you a lot of money, too.
Rating: Summary: A must read for those adopting from Russia Review: This book is a very clear account of the adoption process in Russia. The part that I liked was the translation of the laws in Russia about adoption and the information about where children come from how they are placed in the orphanages, what type of services and education they receive and other items about Russian life in an orphanage. It covers the process from start to finish. All adoptions in Russia are FREE you need to understand what fees you will be paying and to whom. This book will make that clear. IF you plan to adopt from Russian using an adoption agency or independent you should read this book. Mary Mooney The Adoption Guide, Inc. ...
Rating: Summary: This may very well be the best investment you make!! Review: This book is an absolute MUST READ for anyone contemplating adoption either by agency or independent. Ms. O'Rear is a licensed attorney who practices in all regions of Russia and her experience is priceless. The book is very thorough, concise and 'reader friendly'. She explains the whole process from beginning to end by giving the reader the 'big picture' view of Russian adoptions. This includes Russian culture, explanation of the different types of orphanage facilities, agency adoption vs independent adoption, the complete dossier list with explanations and instructions for notarization and references for obtaining apostilles. She details the referral process, court process and how to prepare oneself for the court proceedings, and even has a section devoted to Russian Law. She includes a FAQ section which is extremely insightful and websites that are helpful in providing additional information and so much more! I was so impressed with the book that I contacted her to thank her and have since retained her for my own adoption. It is truly amazing that you can have this quality of service and representation at a fraction of agency adoption costs!!!! She is with you from beginning to end and you are never left on your own without guidance! As a former judge in Russia and one who continues to practice law in Russia, her first hand experience and knowledge of the system is well worth the investment in this book! I am absolutely thrilled to have her as our representative who looks out for OUR best interest. I highly recommend her book (and her services) to anyone considering foreign adoption.
Rating: Summary: Pre-Adoptive Parents MUST Read Review: This book is excellent. Especially for PreAdoptive Parents. Anyone who has already went to Russia can relate to much of this book. Whether you are using an Agency or Adopting Independently you should read this book. It tells all about what to expect from the laws and your dossier to what to expect while in Russia and Court. There is alot of information in it that I was not able to find anywhere else. The Laws of Russia are always confusing and the book explains them very well. If you are using an agency this book will help you answer some questions. You will have much more knowledge on what questions to ask your agency and what to expect. It helps make learning Russian words and phrases easy. If you want to learn anymore about the children in Russia this book is definitely for you. And let's not forget all the FAQ's, there all there, and we've all asked them. Good Luck and God Bless you on your Adoption.
Rating: Summary: Pre-Adoptive Parents MUST Read Review: This book is excellent. Especially for PreAdoptive Parents. Anyone who has already went to Russia can relate to much of this book. Whether you are using an Agency or Adopting Independently you should read this book. It tells all about what to expect from the laws and your dossier to what to expect while in Russia and Court. There is alot of information in it that I was not able to find anywhere else. The Laws of Russia are always confusing and the book explains them very well. If you are using an agency this book will help you answer some questions. You will have much more knowledge on what questions to ask your agency and what to expect. It helps make learning Russian words and phrases easy. If you want to learn anymore about the children in Russia this book is definitely for you. And let's not forget all the FAQ's, there all there, and we've all asked them. Good Luck and God Bless you on your Adoption.
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