Couple Adoption Case Study

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Couple Adopt 12-Year-Old Boy

Headline:

A Couple Is Ecstatic to Adopt a 12-Year-Old Boy, But Then They Discover How Much He Misses His Brothers and Sisters.

Summary:

Adoption is an amazing thing, but it takes a significant amount of time and money. Couples have to really know if they are prepared for having a child. This is especially the case for older children who might need extra care and support during the transition. For Diego and Nina Cortes, the choice was easy. The only problem was what happened after the adoption was over with.

Introduction:

Diego and Nina Cortes had been together for years. They were both born in Peru, but had moved to Florida when they were in college. For the last few years, the couple had been trying

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