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Yes — there will be a final hearing to finalize the adoption. Most courts now offer virtual hearings (phone or video). The hearing is more of a celebration than anything else — it is the ceremony where the judge officially makes the adoption final. Most families describe it as one of the happiest days of their lives.
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