A. The petition for recognition of foreign adoption shall be styled: "In re __________, Applying for Recognition of Foreign Adoption." The petition or an attached exhibit shall state:
(1) The full name, address, age, occupation, and marital status of each petitioner, at least one of whom is a domiciliary of the state of Louisiana.
(2) The name by which the child is known to petitioners.
(3) The place and date of the birth of the child if known; if not known, then the approximate age of the child.
(4) The date and circumstances under which the child was adopted in a foreign country and entered the home of the petitioner.
(5) Any relationship existing between the petitioner and the child.
B. The petition shall be accompanied by a certification for adoption, a certified copy of the Immigration and Naturalization Service documentation of orphan status, documentary proof of citizenship status, the original or a certified copy of a valid foreign adoption decree, together with a notarized translation, and the original or certified copy of a valid birth certificate, together with a notarized translation, and an affidavit of fees and expenses.
A. The petition for recognition of foreign adoption shall be styled: "In re __________, Applying for Recognition of Foreign Adoption." The petition or an attached exhibit shall state:
(1) The full name, address, age, occupation, and marital status of each petitioner, at least one of whom is a domiciliary of the state of Louisiana.
(2) The name by which the child is known to petitioners.
(3) The place and date of the birth of the child if known; if not known, then the approximate age of the child.
(4) The date and circumstances under which the child was adopted in a foreign country and entered the home of the petitioner.
(5) Any relationship existing between the petitioner and the child.
B. The petition shall be accompanied by a certification for adoption, a certified copy of the Immigration and Naturalization Service documentation of orphan status, documentary proof of citizenship status, the original or a certified copy of a valid foreign adoption decree, together with a notarized translation, and the original or certified copy of a valid birth certificate, together with a notarized translation, and an affidavit of fees and expenses.
A. The petition for recognition of foreign adoption shall be styled: "In re __________, Applying for Recognition of Foreign Adoption." The petition or an attached exhibit shall state:
(1) The full name, address, age, occupation, and marital status of each petitioner, at least one of whom is a domiciliary of the state of Louisiana.
(2) The name by which the child is known to petitioners.
(3) The place and date of the birth of the child if known; if not known, then the approximate age of the child.
(4) The date and circumstances under which the child was adopted in a foreign country and entered the home of the petitioner.
(5) Any relationship existing between the petitioner and the child.
B. The petition shall be accompanied by a certification for adoption, a certified copy of the Immigration and Naturalization Service documentation of orphan status, documentary proof of citizenship status, the original or a certified copy of a valid foreign adoption decree, together with a notarized translation, and the original or certified copy of a valid birth certificate, together with a notarized translation, and an affidavit of fees and expenses.
