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Angelina Files Vietnam Adoption Papers

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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she wanted 2 piss of ANISTON @ 03/02/2007 at 10:59 am

J. Aniston was thinking of adopting a little girl and a little boy and Angelina wanted to come in and steal her thunder just like she stole her man. Angelina cant accept wen the attention isnt on her, unless ryan seacrest is doing the interview. Brad Pitt’s nostrils are hugeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Is it true what they say? Nostrils are the gateway to the soul.
-Thomas Haden Church as Lowell on the NBC Comedy “WINGS”

Mr. and Mrs. Smith @ 03/02/2007 at 11:01 am

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TMZ Reports Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 10:48 am - flag comment

As for the fact that she filed as a “single mother”, it’s not trying to stir things up, it’s a fact. I’m unsure as to the questions one receives during the adoption process but nevertheless, the things that TMZ reported are the truth.
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Eh, yeah, but why the dig at Brad? They are trying to stir things up by saying that Angie did this without Brad’s knowledge. I’ve never liked TMZ reporting on things to do with Brad and Angie and still don’t. I’d rather go to Perez than them.

Settle Down Already @ 03/02/2007 at 11:03 am

To grow up as good, confident individuals with a good amount of self esteem, kids need stability. They need to have a SOMEWHAT stable schedule, place to call home, etc. So I’m so glad to see they’ve settled in NOLA, please BAMZS, stay their for a while and let your children thrive. Congrats to them on the adoption, just hope they continue to be settled. Good luck.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith @ 03/02/2007 at 11:04 am

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she wanted 2 piss of ANISTON Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 10:59 am - flag comment
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OMG, LOL. Now this tops the cake for the most inventive hater posts.

jen nedd a therapie quickly because for me she bizarre. my english is bad because i am frenchy

Yeah and what's the big deal? @ 03/02/2007 at 11:07 am

Yes, wow they’re adopting. We knew that already though, didn’t we?

Well, tmz can try to stir sh*t, but we all know from the Access HW interview that he said they are “always” ready to enlarge their family.

so annoying @ 03/02/2007 at 11:11 am

The most beautiful woman in the world has filed for adoption papers in Vietnam . As a single parent. Brad Pitt’s wondering if he’s just the nanny. Or a handsome block of wood.

Angelina Jolie has filed papers to adopt a Vietnamese child, the country’s top adoption official said Friday. A U.S. adoption agency representing the 31-year-old actress filed the papers at Vietnam’s International Adoption Agency, said Vu Duc Long, the agency’s director.
“She just filed the papers this week,” Long said.

Long would not name the U.S. adoption agency working with Jolie, who applied to adopt as a single parent.

So Brad’s just a celebrity sperm donor/caregiver? Wet nurse? Does he do windows? He’d better, he was pretty good in Babel but that’s not gonna make up for Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

please…
http://socialitelife.com/2007/03/02/angelina_under_the_impression_that_shes_a_single_parent.php

think positive! @ 03/02/2007 at 11:14 am

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Mr. and Mrs. Smith Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 11:01 am - flag comment

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TMZ Reports Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 10:48 am - flag comment

As for the fact that she filed as a “single mother”, it’s not trying to stir things up, it’s a fact. I’m unsure as to the questions one receives during the adoption process but nevertheless, the things that TMZ reported are the truth.
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Eh, yeah, but why the dig at Brad? They are trying to stir things up by saying that Angie did this without Brad’s knowledge. I’ve never liked TMZ reporting on things to do with Brad and Angie and still don’t. I’d rather go to Perez than them.
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Not only that but being “a respected tabloid and known for unearthing the true version.” after their comment they displayed their pure ignorance about international adoption and adoption in general to even assume that Brad doesn’t know about the adoption just because Angie filled the papers as single. In any kind of papers work you are considered to be “single” if you are not married even if you have a stable relationship with your partner for 10 years. That how the legalities are working.

Someone asked whether you can choose the gender of your Vietnamese child. In 1999 I was able to do this (I chose to adopt one baby boy and one baby girl at the same time); I don’t know if rules have changed since then. You have to specificy all kinds of things when you adopt–whether you’ll take a special needs child, how old you would like the child to be. I can’t see why Angie wouldn’t be able to specify that she preferred a boy and what age she wanted him to be. Months after filing you get a child “referred” to you, and you can either accept that one or wait for another referral, so it’s in everybody’s interests to try and match you with the age, gender, etc. that you want.

Here’s the formal procedure from the State Dept. Web site:

ADOPTION PROCEDURE: When a Vietnamese government-licensed adoption agency receives a request from a client to identify a child available for adoption, the agency contacts an orphanage (generally an orphanage it supports financially). Prospective adoptive parents should verify with their adoption agency whether they may reject the match made by the agency and whether they will have an opportunity to review any medical documentation for the child prior to accepting the match. When an agency has identified a child acceptable to the adopting parent(s), the agency asks the orphanage to release the child for foreign adoption.

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Mondo Bongo! @ 03/02/2007 at 11:16 am

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NO!! but Stupidity is the gateway to the mind.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith @ 03/02/2007 at 11:20 am

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Maria Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 11:13 am - flag comment
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Oh Maria, still can’t deal with it huh? Poor baby, did you feel unloved as a child? Awwwwwwwww. Sorry hun. How do you solve a problem like Maria?

[Fug Face Maniston] @ 03/02/2007 at 11:20 am

Super Mom.

Thats alot of kids.. In such a short time.

think positive! @ 03/02/2007 at 11:21 am

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so annoying Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 11:11 am - flag comment
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Not surprised. Socilalitelife.com always snarks about Brad and Angie. Some people are just thinking they are smart without even knowing how dump they look with their lack of knowledge of how this thing works. The word “adoption” is Chinese to them. Angie adopted Zahara as a “single” parent but she went with Brad to take her home and Brad adopted her right after. It’s not the first time they will do that.

so annoying @ 03/02/2007 at 11:23 am

its so annoying all the stupid blogs that are reporting that Only Angelina is adopting, Brad has nothing to do with it> How stupid can you be, ugh.

The real lou @ 03/02/2007 at 11:25 am

#89 Mr and Mrs Smith,Why did you even respond to Maria?Just ignore,her whole post was asinine.I for one am sick of the picture “analysis” from these people.

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zen Says:

March 2nd, 2007 at 9:09 am - flag comment
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Hmmm Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 9:03 am - flag comment
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Whoa! another TROLL. You are being warned. This is Angie and Brad’s territory.
I’ll be here watching you being chewed and spit out soon.

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you sound like an idiot.
I’m sure Brad and Angie would be embarrassed to have you as a fan.

The real lou @ 03/02/2007 at 11:28 am

P.S if someone has the adoption laws for Vietnam please post them.These haters are to stupid to know that Angelina has to file by herself because she and Brad are not married yet.

think positive! @ 03/02/2007 at 11:28 am

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so annoying Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 11:23 am - flag comment
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Don’t get upset. It’s not worth it. Anyone with tow braisells can see how stupid they are.

Sophie if you’re trying to find someone to ***** slap, try somebody else. like i said, im not a hater but I sure ain’t a foamin at the mouth fan-atic. People who have twins and triplets usually don’t CHOOSE that option honey. It just happens and they adjust, painfully, stressfully, sometimes but they adjust. These two have options. Bringing a new child into a family unit is a major adjustment for all parties, especially young children. if you can avoid the stress that that’s going to inflict on kids, why wouldn’t you. Why not wait til the babies are a little older before introducting another?

And to African Girl, this is a message board, a forum for opinions and just because someone expresses an OPINION that’s different than yours doesn’t mean they’re JUDGING, HATING or wrong. Maybe you should stop typing until you mature past the mentality of a 13 year old.

If this story is true and I am more inclined to believe it since AP is reporting it, I am happy for them. I wonder if they will file in Ca or LA for Brad to adopt the baby .

Below are the rules, from our U.S. Dept of State website. What’s not stated here is how long you need to be a married couple before Vietnam will consider you. I don’t know this, but it could be years. Someone would have to do some more digging on websites of agencies that work with Vietnam. All of my adoptions were much faster and I believe simpler because I was single (i.e. it would have taken me much longer if I had married my partner):

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.

think positive! @ 03/02/2007 at 11:37 am

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tabitha Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 11:32 am - flag comment
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I’m thinkig L.A Tabitha.

Don’t start yelling people please. This is nobody’s territory. This is a free and democratic territory. Those who have a problem trying to understand the concept should do some research on the subject. Everyone can say what they like as long as they don’t attack and verbally abuse other users. If you do people will report you anyway. Justjared will eventually remove your posts and block you from posting. It is that simple. It has happened here before and no doubt they will do it again. Here is what i have to say on this adoption deal. I think miss Angelina Jolie should see a therapist. She has just had a baby and lost her mum. Now she wants another benetton orphan? Please something isn’t quite right here (you don’t need to be smart to see it) She is a busy woman and so as her lover. I hope people in vietnam can see through her celebrity status and her wealth. They should give her a long interview before making a decision. Chidlren need parenting and love not nannies, cleaners, bodyguards, and private planes. I think Jolie is having a hard time understand this concept. As for her refugees work, I think she’s doing good for them. I like her article in the newspaper. But that doesn’t mean she is an excellent mother. I think she loves her kids but she clearly doesn’t have enough time to mother them. Brad is also a busy man. They both need to see a therapist.

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