We received another update on late Friday afternoon, from our wonderful agency. We really are lucky that they are so on top of what is happening. In a nutshell, here is what we learned:
1. The Amparo (legal appeal against the Sayaxché law that forbids releasing adoption-related paperwork) was ruled against in court. So, our attorney is appealing the decision of the judge.
2. Our attorney is taking the entire Sayaxché law to court, on grounds that it is unconstitutional. This sounds like it is a very long, complicated process, and it will involve our attorney and at least 2 other attorneys in Guatemala. We're thankful that he is willing to work so hard on Caleb's behalf, to get this Sayaxché law overturned.
We (Keith and I) are still contacting legislators, asking for their help, especially now that we know the information that is in our last post. We just HAVE to be able to complete this adoption with Caleb's original birth certificate. This waiting is so pointless!!!
Thank you, everyone, for your support. It means the world to us as we live through this stressful period. We're confident that it will all work out, but wish it didn't have to be so difficult in the meantime!
Have a GREAT Monday!
Caleb, 9 1/2 months
Here is a great picture of Caleb we took during our visit trip.
Caleb, 4 1/2 months old
This is our favorite picture from the group we received with our referral.
2 comments:
I'm glad you have such a great agency. Hoping you can find a way out of this mess. I like the original BC with supporting evidence. Fingers are crossed that the powers that be do what's right.
Kerri and Ruby
All of this just seems so unreal. I imagine it feels like you’re in a horrible dream. I’m thankful that your agency is doing all they can to bring you little boy home. He will come home as you said. It would just be nice if someone would cooperate!! Especially the USE!! HELLO!! Yet, you are heading in the right direction and hopefully one of your reps will step up and help out.
Keep the updates coming.
Take care,
HappyKosmo
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