The court hearing went really well yesterday. We had a visiting judge, which could have been a disaster, but it wasn't! Bio-mom has taken 2 parenting classes (since May) and did complete the psych evaluation, but the results aren't back yet. Judge said that no more visitations could take place, unless a play therapist was present during the visit. However, there aren't any play therapists who will see Maggie due to her age (have to be at least 2, and usually 3)...so it's a loophole. This was our biggest concern. We did not want any more visits, due to how Maggie responded to the last one. The judge was informed that Maggie is in the best place possible and that she is with the family that wants to adopt her. The judge was happy to hear that.
The next court date is set for 1/16/09 and this will be the trial for termination of rights. This will be 6 months to the day that Maggie has been in our home...and we KNOW that this is no coincidence, as the state requires that the child be in your home for 6 months before you can file for adoption. Isn't it neat to see how God works everything in His perfect timing? We were happy to hear that the next court date is the trial, as usually there is at least 1, if not 2, more hearings before this takes place. However, due to the severity of the case and Maggie's young age, they aren't going to prolong it any longer. Everyone is on board with termination, and the only person who thinks the bio-mom should get Maggie back is bio-mom.
We have been assigned a new case worker. He is apparently very young and a newbie...so that's probably a good thing, as he'll be really "excited" to be a part of making the system better, etc. We were told to not anticipate hearing much between now and the trial, as things are winding down and they have all the information they need.
The next court date is set for 1/16/09 and this will be the trial for termination of rights. This will be 6 months to the day that Maggie has been in our home...and we KNOW that this is no coincidence, as the state requires that the child be in your home for 6 months before you can file for adoption. Isn't it neat to see how God works everything in His perfect timing? We were happy to hear that the next court date is the trial, as usually there is at least 1, if not 2, more hearings before this takes place. However, due to the severity of the case and Maggie's young age, they aren't going to prolong it any longer. Everyone is on board with termination, and the only person who thinks the bio-mom should get Maggie back is bio-mom.
We have been assigned a new case worker. He is apparently very young and a newbie...so that's probably a good thing, as he'll be really "excited" to be a part of making the system better, etc. We were told to not anticipate hearing much between now and the trial, as things are winding down and they have all the information they need.
Thanks for your prayers! God listened!
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