On Monday, an 8-month-old baby that has been at the center of an unusual adoption case was placed back in the custody of the couple who wants to adopt him. Baby Max's adoption was temporarily halted due to legal complications on the part of the adoptive parents, Gary and Cindy Stocklaufer.

"They lost custody in July for failing to obtain a court order before bringing the boy to Missouri and because an investigation had not been completed."

Initially, Gary Stocklaufer claimed he and his wife lost custody because he was obese; he weighed over 500 pounds at the time. He has since undergone surgery and lost about 200 pounds. The Stocklaufers' attorney called the decision "bittersweet" because an equally loving and qualified couple would have to relinquish custody of Max to the Stocklaufers.

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Labels: biological_parents, birth_parents, complications

Posted By: Aspen Education Group