The phrase "adoption agreement" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in legal or formal contexts when referring to a document that outlines the terms and conditions of an adoption.
Example: "Before proceeding with the adoption process, both parties must sign the adoption agreement to ensure all legal requirements are met."
Alternatives: "adoption contract" or "adoption document".
At the end of 2005, Vietnam and the United States signed an adoption agreement, and nearly 1,100 Vietnamese children have been adopted by Americans since.
The adoption agreement between the two countries, set to expire in September, is not expected to be renewed.
Adoptions to the US resumed last year after the Vietnamese government implemented tighter regulations and Washington and Hanoi signed an adoption agreement.
"We have worked hard with Russia to address past problems through our new adoption agreement, which the Duma has approved," Ms. Nuland said.
The Russian ambassador's letter to the committee said such a resolution "can have negative influence on the negotiations on the Adoption Agreement between Russia and Ireland".
An American diplomatic delegation was recently in Moscow to negotiate a new adoption agreement, and both sides said they hoped to have one signed relatively soon.
However, they believe if the bill is passed, it could stop US courts upholding contracts – including wedding or adoption agreements – based on religious law.
Having performed research in China's orphanages for over a decade, I have learned that many of the orphanages involved in China's international adoption program are involved in unethical and illegal practices as defined by both Chinese law and international adoption agreements.
Many animal shelters require these procedures as part of adoption agreements.
Some open adoptions include an agreed upon exchange of mail, and photos after the adoption is finalized and some such open adoption agreements even include in-person visits.
The initial phase -- called "adoption of agreement" -- takes places as the two sides agree on a final deal.
