One step closer!!!

We received word today that the judge granted a verbal order allowing us to become S's guardian!! The next step is to grant a written order. That should be just a formality and should take place in the next couple of weeks. Following that, an application for a passport will be initiated. Obtaining a passport takes from 2-4 weeks. Those two things cannot take place concurrently. Next, a visa appointment needs to be scheduled followed by a medical appointment. It is unclear yet when we will be traveling, but the best case scenario puts it at least at 5-6 weeks away. It certainly could be a month longer than that. Needless to say, we are very excited and looking forward to hearing about additional progress.