We had our court hearing today to formalize Mei’s adoption in the State of Georgia.

Yay!

This was it…the LAST piece of paper to fill out in regards to the adoption!!

The
Last
One!

We started the paper work in May of 2005…

Yes 2005…

Today brought the entire process finally to completion.

The judge was very gracious and our wonderful lawyer had everything ready to go. It was as simple as answering a few questions under oath and the judge signing the paper work.

Now, the State of Georgia will issue a Georgia birth certificate!

Now Mei is a U.S. citizen, she has a Social Security Card and she will have a Georgia birth certificate.

Now for some pictures.

Kids getting ready for the hearing

Left to Right: The In-laws, our family, the judge, my Mom and Step Dad, and my sister

Us with our lawyer

I’m guessing if you live in states that make finalizing much easier, the cost is much less.

It doesn’t matter!!! It’s over!!!!