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January 31, 2013

American adoption of South Korean baby girl at risk - UPI.com

EVANSTON, Ill., Jan. 11 (UPI) -- A couple from Evanston, Ill., are fighting to keep custody of their 7-month old adoptive daughter, whom South Korean officials say was adopted illegally.

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Shame on them for not relinquishing her sooner. They are trying to keep her as long as possible to strengthen their "best interest of the child" argument. They are not entitled to be her parents. Correct adoption procedures are easy to find and understand. This is an educated couple. They tried to bypass the regulations. They should not keep this child. It is a blemish on all adoptive parents.

Posted by: Christine Braen Futia | January 31, 2013 at 11:59 AM via Facebook

http://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_editorial/570919.html

Posted by: Cara Townsend | January 31, 2013 at 12:40 PM via Facebook

Great editorial, Cara Townsend

Posted by: Whatever Things Are True: the Good, the Bad and the Beautiful in the World of International Adoption | January 31, 2013 at 01:42 PM via Facebook

They are trying to keep her provided that possible to enhance their "best attention of the child" discussion. They are not eligible to be her mother and father.

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