What if the relative I wish to adopt is living outside of the U.S.?

What if the relative I wish to adopt is living outside of the U.S.?

Jennifer Perry (Executive Director, Children's Action Network) gives expert video advice on: How can I adopt my grandchild? and more...

The act of adopting a relative from another country is considered international adoption, and so it has to comply with U.S. laws governing international adoption as well as any state requirements that may be in place.