In short, we adopted Zac through the Russian courts and not the US courts. As a result, we don't have a US birth certificate or a US adoption decree. This makes it difficult (near impossible) to get things like a Social Security number.
Well, yesterday we finally had our readoption court date. I'll tell you, it was a much different experience than our court date in Russia. (Less stressful) The best part was that our kids Hallie and Jake as well as both sets of grandparents were able to come! Although it was just a formality, it was a wonderful family day for everyone. It's always a good feeling to put extra "stamps of approval" on this wonderful son of ours!
Interesting factoid: Our attorney informed us that being adopted by US born parents makes Zac a "natural born citizen" by definition given. Therefore, contrary to anything I've ever heard before, Zac CAN indeed be president of the United States. Who knew?
Hallie and Jake - Happy for their brother!
Zac - swearing in along with Mom and Dad
The whole family - and the judge (hiding next to Zac)
1 comment:
I just happened upon your blog through another. We live in Fremont, NE and adopted our daughter from Russia three years ago. We have not re-adopted but have wondered if we should. Were you not able to get your son's social security number until your re-adoption? My email is jrise@neb.rr.com.
Gretchen
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