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2908 – Foreign Decree Of Adoption | Pennsylvania Law

Learn about Pennsylvania's requirements for registering foreign adoption decrees, including document submission, translation, and the adoption validity process.

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Pennsylvania State Law

2908 – Foreign Decree Of Adoption

Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations § 2908

Summary

Pennsylvania law requires adoptive parents to register foreign adoption decrees with the court, including submitting necessary documents and translations. The law also mandates the development of a registration form that informs parents about the validity of the foreign adoption and the process for obtaining a U.S. adoption decree if applicable.

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In simple terms: Learn about Pennsylvania's requirements for registering foreign adoption decrees, including document submission, translation, and the adoption validity process.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.