I apologize for making an untrue statement. This is probably the only list that I am on that is international. To the best of my knowledge, all U. S. states treat adopted children the same as biological children.
Sara On 9/20/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You'll note that I never used the term "English Law"... however- > > There are three specific instances under British law that required > different treatment of adoptees from biological children. > 1) No adoptee can ever inherit the crown > 2) No adoptee can ever inherit a Title or Peerage > 3) No adoptee can ever inherit the rank of Baronet > > Granted these are somewhat archaic but it is the law- thus making the > posters statement that by law adoptees are always treated the same as > biological childern an untrue statement. > > Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
