Q: Husband has criminal record from 15yrs ago (robbery & aggr assault). If we get governor pardon will we qualify to adopt?
My husband and I are working to get him a governor pardon so we will be able to adopt. I am also wondering if we need to get a pardon for all the past crimes or if it is just the aggravated assault that is going to pose an issue. He is really a good person who had a very harsh childhood, made a few little bad decision and had very bad legal counseling. He never hired a lawyer to help him in court and always pleaded guilty without asking too many questions. He never hurt anyone and I am sure that if he had had a lawyer that time, the aggravated assault would just have been a resisting arrest. We are open to domestic, international or foster care adoption. I will never be able to have a child by myself for medical reasons and I would really like a family. I feel that my husband and I will be great adoptive parent and will have a lot to bring and to teach to a child. We are currently trying to figure out our options so we will be able to have a family within the next 5/10 years.
A: Governors pardons are hard to come by, and you will need a lawyer to walk you through the process. As far as what impact the convictions and/or a pardon could have on your adoption chances, that question is best answered by a family law attorney. Good luck.
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