But apparently there is plenty to say - 10 pages worth!
When I heard there was 10 pages, I didn't take it well. I actually ignored it, and pretended like it wasn't happening for a few days.
Now that I've calmed down, have had a chance to think about what is really being asked - it is manageable. Most of the 10 pages are things that need to happen with our coordinator in Russia. There are 15 things we need to take care of...and of course, we have about 5 days to take care of it.
Some of these things are crazy. In our homestudy etc., there is a description of our home. The description states our house has X number of rooms. So the Judge wants a photo of every single room. Pictures of the bathrooms, my messy office. FINE! I'll do it!
The Judge says that she can't read the documents because of the way some of the things were apostilled...apparently the staple covered a word or two. FINE! I will redo that for the billionth time.
The Judge also made a comment that some of the notaries signed the documents saying "signed and sworn before me"...the Judge's comment was 'who is me'. Are you kidding? FINE! I will redo those too.
Our marriage licence from Florida is a certified copy. As I am sure you all know, certified copies have someones signature. The Judge want some kind of verification of the person's authority to certify this license. Now mind you, none of the other things that are certified copies seem to be requiring this, just the one thing that is from Florida. FINE! I will figure it out.
There are some issues with our homestudy agency, and wording in what they have provided. FINE! I will kiss up to the agency who is so sick and tired of dealing with us and this mess. I will drive to Indianapolis, incur another $300 to have documents changed, I will try to obtain certified copies of the agencies license going back to 2005. FINE!
Basically, from here, this is what will happen:
- We give all of the requirements to the Judge before Sep. 21 deadline.
- If the judge rejects papers saying we did not meet her requirements, then we appeal immediately
Ya - I guess I am still irritated about this document thing...but I'll do it.
7 comments:
OH MY GOSH!!!
I am frustrated just hearing all of that.
This is so above unbelievable....even for Russia.
Praying for you.
Hey, I have an appointment in Indy on Friday the 11th. I can (and will) take papers down for you to have them apostiled. Or, wanna go with me and I'll help?
Mom
UUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!
I know you can do it-- again! I hope you don't have to go to Plan B to appeal, but I'm glad you won't wait should it happen again.
Big prayers for you!!!
I'm just speechless. This woman possesses limitless creativity. If only it could be used for something other than evil... How long, o Lord?!
Our file is supposed to be submitted by mail this week, since appts are not forthcoming. We'll let you know when we hear something.
Kirsten
Kathy
If it makes you feel better. I did have to submit photos of ALL areas of my home (including the Bathroom areas) attached to my HS for adopting my girls from Kemerovo.
The other stuff is picky but doable. I hope this is it and you get your court date and don't have to appeal.
Still Praying for both you and Anya!!
Stephanie
Stephanie
Ugh. She's like a clone of the previous judge who had HUGE issues with the apostille not allowing her to read the content of the document. Came to the point we just started having all our documents prepared in such a way that there was a 2" margin on the right side, just to avoid this. The folks at the Sec'y of State's office worked with us, ensuring they didn't punch through any words, but it took some time to convince them how very important this was....But the fact remains, the documents gets translated into Russian - which is what SHE reads - so what does it matter???
Persevere. There isn't an alternative.
If anyone understands, you KNOW I do.
Lots of love and good wishes. Be strong and of good courage.
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