Our Malibu law firm, Devitt & Chelberg, has handled adoptions for over seven years and I would like to add some information to your excellent article.
Once a child is found and all parties agree to proceed, the adoption can be finalized in 6-8 months if the attorney stays on top of everything.
Secondly, the 90 days in which the natrual mother can change her mind can be shortened if she waives time by filing a second form and by being interviewed by the County Adoption Dept. (She also might be able to change her mind and revoke the adoption after the 90 days but before the adoption is complete.) The father also has the same right to cancel the adoption, though he can consent. His parental rights will be terminated if he cannot be found or refuses to cooperate.
Finally, many infants are available to adopt now without leaving the U.S.A., unless the new parent(s) want to match the babies race with their own or have other special requirements.
James I. Devitt