More Progress

We received a call today that the birth father's rights are terminated! Although it is tough to think that this man has no clue he even has a daughter,we couldn't be happier that we are one step closer to Kenna being forever our little peanut!!

Here is the little bit of information we have as to the next steps -

Our attorney is getting in touch with the Tribes Social Services. This will help her to understand more of what is needed from us in order to file for finalization of Kenna's adoption.

According to Tribal Laws, once the petition is filed, the adoption should be final within 90 days.

Please be in prayer for these specific requests:
1. Finances - we need for the tribe to accept our homestudy and not require us to have another one done - this is about $1500.
2. We need to raise an additional $2500 for travel expenses - and thankfully we only have to go to Phoenix one time!!
3. For the judge to grant the adoption and all to run VERY smoothly!

Progress

We received notification that on Feb. 27th the petition was filed to terminate the birth father's rights. Great news for us! We will have possibly 2 more weeks before a judge will sign the petition. Everything has been done, so we see no reason for this not to be signed.

After the petition is signed, our attorney will file a motion in Tribal Court for the finalization of Kenna's adoption - our LAST step! (however there may be multiple parts to this last step - we will be treading into unknown territory with the Tribe)

As always thanks so very much for your prayers! They are what keep us going:)