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I also was hoping she would wait...but being a fan, I respect her decision- I'm not going to judge her or anyone else.
This really irritates me. Celebs should not be able to bend adoption rules like this.
ANGELINA SKIRTS ADOPTION RULE - Pagesix - New York Post Online Edition
March 3, 2007 -- AS we reported last week, Angelina Jolie has filed papers to adopt a Vietnamese urchin boy. And celebrity has its privileges. For Jolie, that means having both U.S. and Vietnamese officials look the other way. She filed for adoption as a single parent even though she lives with boyfriend Brad Pitt, who is the adoptive father of Jolie's Cambodian son, Maddox, and Ethiopian daughter, Zahara, as well as the biological father of their daughter, Shiloh. (Shiloh and Brad are pictured above on the New Orleans set of the film "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.") The State Department says it abides by Vietnamese rules when it comes to adoptions there. But, "This is a clear contradiction of Vietnamese law, and such situations would not be allowed for other couples," said Tatiana Beams, an international adoption advocate. "Most co-habitating couples who try to adopt as a single parent are either turned away from agencies or face difficulties."
ANGELINA SKIRTS ADOPTION RULE - Pagesix - New York Post Online Edition
March 3, 2007 -- AS we reported last week, Angelina Jolie has filed papers to adopt a Vietnamese urchin boy. And celebrity has its privileges. For Jolie, that means having both U.S. and Vietnamese officials look the other way. She filed for adoption as a single parent even though she lives with boyfriend Brad Pitt, who is the adoptive father of Jolie's Cambodian son, Maddox, and Ethiopian daughter, Zahara, as well as the biological father of their daughter, Shiloh. (Shiloh and Brad are pictured above on the New Orleans set of the film "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.") The State Department says it abides by Vietnamese rules when it comes to adoptions there. But, "This is a clear contradiction of Vietnamese law, and such situations would not be allowed for other couples," said Tatiana Beams, an international adoption advocate. "Most co-habitating couples who try to adopt as a single parent are either turned away from agencies or face difficulties."
Yeah...I was wondering how she was able to file papers there. I have been doing alot of research on Vietnam adoption (I hope to adopt from their in the future), and if a couple lives together, they have to be married for 3 years. I don't know that you can file as single if you have someone living with you permanently. Also, I think if there are already 3 kids in the house, they would have to adopt a slightly older child.
For those of you who are worried about it being so soon...adoptions usually take over a year to complete, so unless more rules are skirted, it will probably be a while before they actually get the kid.
Josephine Baker was a dancer in the '20s. She was famous for her Banana Dance:
She went on to adopt 12 children from different countries (calling them her Rainbow Tribe).
What I meant by the Josephine Baker remark was that it looks like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are starting a Rainbow Tribe of their own.
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Angelina Files Vietnam Adoption Papers | Angelina Jolie : Just Jared
Angelina Files Vietnam Adoption Papers
The Associated Press just published that Angelina Jolie will be adopting her next child from Vietnam with her partner Brad Pitt. (It was reported by US Weekly last month.)
According to Vu Duc Long, the director of Vietnam’s International Adoption Agency, Angie has tfiled papers to adopt a Vietnamese child, the country’s top adoption official said Friday.
Said Long, “She just filed the papers this week.”
“We consider her like any other American who wants to adopt children from Vietnam. She is not yet married so the file was from her individually. It will take a few months for us to consider this,” he added.
A source close to Angie said, “The process began shortly after Shiloh was born. It has been a long process and she is now simply waiting for further information.”
Brad and Angie have three children — Maddox, 5, Zahara, 2, and Shiloh, 9 months.
Maddox was adopted from Cambodia, Zahara was born adopted from Ethiopia, and baby Shiloh was born to the couple in Namibia.
Brad and Angie spent Thanksgiving in Vietnam, where they visited the Tam Binh orphanage, on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City. Thanks, NM!
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Angelina Files Vietnam Adoption Papers | Angelina Jolie : Just Jared
Angelina Files Vietnam Adoption Papers
The Associated Press just published that Angelina Jolie will be adopting her next child from Vietnam with her partner Brad Pitt. (It was reported by US Weekly last month.)
According to Vu Duc Long, the director of Vietnam’s International Adoption Agency, Angie has tfiled papers to adopt a Vietnamese child, the country’s top adoption official said Friday.
Said Long, “She just filed the papers this week.”
“We consider her like any other American who wants to adopt children from Vietnam. She is not yet married so the file was from her individually. It will take a few months for us to consider this,” he added.
A source close to Angie said, “The process began shortly after Shiloh was born. It has been a long process and she is now simply waiting for further information.”
Brad and Angie have three children — Maddox, 5, Zahara, 2, and Shiloh, 9 months.
Maddox was adopted from Cambodia, Zahara was born adopted from Ethiopia, and baby Shiloh was born to the couple in Namibia.
Brad and Angie spent Thanksgiving in Vietnam, where they visited the Tam Binh orphanage, on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City. Thanks, NM!
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(copied/pasted from justjared.com)
Source: AP, Thanh Nien = Vietnamese News
Hollywood star files to adopt in Vietnam: official
American actress Angelina Jolie is seeking to adopt a Vietnamese child.
A US adoption agency representing the Hollywood star filed the papers at Vietnam’s International Adoption Agency, the agency’s director, Vu Duc Long, said.
“She filed the papers this week,” he said.
Jolie and her partner, Brad Pitt, have three children: five-year-old Maddox, adopted from Cambodia; two-year-old Zahara, adopted from Ethiopia; and another daughter, Shiloh, who was born to the couple in May.
Long would not name the US adoption agency working with Jolie, who has applied to adopt as a single parent.
He said it could take up to four months for the files to be processed. “If she could find a child soon, things could progress faster.”
It had taken French singer Johnny Hallyday two-and-a-half months to adopt a Vietnamese child, he said.
Jolie and Pitt made a surprise visit to Vietnam during Thanksgiving last November when they visited the Tam Binh orphanage on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City.
Pictures of the couple cruising around HCMC on a motorbike were splashed across the front pages of Vietnamese newspapers.
A source told Thanh Nien Jolie was looking for a four-year-old child from the Tam Binh orphanage.
The orphanage director, Nguyen Van Trung, declined to comment, saying merely he was waiting for the papers from the International Adoption Agency.
Source: Thanh Nien, AP
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(copied/pasted from justjared.com)
Source: AP, Thanh Nien = Vietnamese News
Hollywood star files to adopt in Vietnam: official
American actress Angelina Jolie is seeking to adopt a Vietnamese child.
A US adoption agency representing the Hollywood star filed the papers at Vietnam’s International Adoption Agency, the agency’s director, Vu Duc Long, said.
“She filed the papers this week,” he said.
Jolie and her partner, Brad Pitt, have three children: five-year-old Maddox, adopted from Cambodia; two-year-old Zahara, adopted from Ethiopia; and another daughter, Shiloh, who was born to the couple in May.
Long would not name the US adoption agency working with Jolie, who has applied to adopt as a single parent.
He said it could take up to four months for the files to be processed. “If she could find a child soon, things could progress faster.”
It had taken French singer Johnny Hallyday two-and-a-half months to adopt a Vietnamese child, he said.
Jolie and Pitt made a surprise visit to Vietnam during Thanksgiving last November when they visited the Tam Binh orphanage on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City.
Pictures of the couple cruising around HCMC on a motorbike were splashed across the front pages of Vietnamese newspapers.
A source told Thanh Nien Jolie was looking for a four-year-old child from the Tam Binh orphanage.
The orphanage director, Nguyen Van Trung, declined to comment, saying merely he was waiting for the papers from the International Adoption Agency.
Source: Thanh Nien, AP
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(copied/pasted from justjared.com)
I googled Vietnam adoption law requirements and here is what they said.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADOPTIVE PARENTS:
According to the Vietnamese “Law on Marriage and the Family,” adoptive parents must be at least 20 years older than the children they wish to adopt. Only one single person or one married couple may adopt. S/he or they must meet all of the following requirements: have not had their parental rights restricted by authorities, have good ethical qualities, and have the capacity to care for, support, and educate the adoptive child. If married, both persons must meet all requirements. Children up to and including the age of 15 can be adopted. Under Vietnamese law, a child over age nine must consent in writing to his/her adoption.
Civil Status of Prospective Adoptive Parents:
Vietnam law permits adoption by married couples (one man, one woman) and single heterosexual persons. Vietnam law prohibits homosexual individuals or couples from adopting Vietnamese children.
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(copied/pasted from justjared.com)
I googled Vietnam adoption law requirements and here is what they said.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADOPTIVE PARENTS:
According to the Vietnamese “Law on Marriage and the Family,” adoptive parents must be at least 20 years older than the children they wish to adopt. Only one single person or one married couple may adopt. S/he or they must meet all of the following requirements: have not had their parental rights restricted by authorities, have good ethical qualities, and have the capacity to care for, support, and educate the adoptive child. If married, both persons must meet all requirements. Children up to and including the age of 15 can be adopted. Under Vietnamese law, a child over age nine must consent in writing to his/her adoption.
Civil Status of Prospective Adoptive Parents:
Vietnam law permits adoption by married couples (one man, one woman) and single heterosexual persons. Vietnam law prohibits homosexual individuals or couples from adopting Vietnamese children.
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In her's absence, babydaddy Brad Pitt did the honours of playing Mr. Mom to the gorgeous couple's three beautiful children back at their New Orleans estate.
Brangelina reunited forces this weekend in New Orleans (in matching outfits no less) for some quality family time. After a quick trip to the bakery for some swees, they were seen playing with children Shiloh and Zahara at a local park.
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