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Meet our incredible son, Sendhan – a bright and special little soul who has brought immense joy to our lives. Our journey towards building a family started with a shared dream between (my husband) Sara, and me. Despite the challenges that can come with being a gay couple, our determination led us to the beautiful path of adoption.
Sendhan joined our family in November last year, marking the beginning of our adoption process here in Canada. Despite the straightforward nature of the adoption from within the family, there were necessary processes to follow, and associated costs have accumulated over the past year.
The financial burden, totalling over $40,000, covered various aspects of the adoption journey so far:
1. Adoption lawyers for Sara and myself
2.Adoption lawyer for Sendhan's Biological Mom
3.Translation of documents for Sendhan's Mom & Dad
4.Adoption lawyer for Sendhan's Biological Dad
5.Sendhan's Immigration Lawyer
6. Travel and miscellaneous costs associated with Adoption such as serving documents
We have taken various loans and struggling to pay back this existing commitment.
Now, armed with the custody order for Sendhan, we are at the crucial stage of filing for adoption. Time is of the essence, as Sendhan's Indian passport is set to expire in February 2024, jeopardizing his visitor status in Canada. As gay parents, we face challenges in signing his passport renewal form, compelling us to urgently cover the following expenses:
1. Rest of the Adoption fees
2. Permanent residency application on Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds
3. Renewal of Visitor visa fee
4. Misc costs associated with Adoption and Immigration
Sendhan has seamlessly integrated into Canadian life, thriving in Grade 1 at Southwold School, building friendships, and finding joy in activities like swimming and Taekwondo.
Now, we seek your support to secure Sendhan's place in our home and in Canada by helping us finalize his adoption. Your assistance will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Sendhan continues to flourish and grow in the loving environment we've built for him.
Thank you for your donation and please share this post with someone who might help us too.
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