Madonna Closer To Having Adoption Of David Finalized

By Access HollywoodApril 4, 2008, 12:24 pm PDT

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Madonna is closer to having her adoption of son David Banda finalized, Reuters' Africa bureau reported.

The Malawi High Court received a recommendation from the country's government, that they approve her adoption, according to the news agency.

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According to Reuters, the government said the "4 Minutes To Save The World" singer and her film director husband, Guy Ritchie, were acceptable parents for the boy, in a confidential report.

"In the best interest of the child, I do recommend the petitioners to your Lordship for your consideration that they be granted an adoption order having proved that they are suitable parents and satisfied the conditions in the Interim Adoption Order," a report, signed by Probation Officer S. Chisale, read.

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Meanwhile, Madonna recently asked for an extension to appear in front of the court for an adoption hearing because of promotional obligations.

David has been living with Madonna and her husband, Guy Ritchie, since 2006, when the pop star began adoption proceedings.

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In a cover story last month in Interview magazine, Madonna said David survived thanks to her intervention.

"I promise you, he wouldn't have lived if I hadn't taken him," she told the magazine. "It's not even a possibility."

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Furious George

not now i'm busy doing my homework

report abuseposted April 12, 2008, 8:12 pm PDT
Annette McHenry

I am not a fan of Madonna as an intertainer,but I think it is great than she has taken this child into her home. And that she and her husband have had him for awhile and they want to adopt him. They have fallen in love with this child and want him to be their son. I don't think she is trying to copy anyone! My prayers are with you, Madonna.--------

report abuseposted April 6, 2008, 12:03 pm PDT
Carnifex

Can’t believe that Mr. Madonna is such a sap and puts up with this pseudo altruistic neurosis. Well, I am sure Madonna will put all the love and care that money can rent into this kid. In comparison to fellow collector Angelina I would say that Angelina would win hands down on the issue ‘being a good [enough] mother outside the watchful eye of the media’.

report abuseposted April 6, 2008, 5:57 am PDT
Steven S

Eat me

report abuseposted April 6, 2008, 5:28 am PDT
M'tisunge

Madonna may be the Devil (like one commenter avidly put it) but she's doing that kid a huge favor. I'm from Malawi and I know what life that kid might have gone through. Believe me, it's not pretty. ps. And whats wrong in trying to be like Angellina Jolie?

report abuseposted April 6, 2008, 4:55 am PDT
miss D.

I guess if it's good enough for Brad and Angelina its ok for Madonna too!

report abuseposted April 6, 2008, 3:17 am PDT
leah ann

She's trying to be Angelina Jolie.

report abuseposted April 6, 2008, 12:00 am PDT
Charles M

maybe she can get spears kids they need a good mom//

report abuseposted April 5, 2008, 7:39 pm PDT
Sylvia

Race has nothing to do with it, but she is doing it for publicity. She is a demon in real life and I hate to see what this poor kid goes through after the cameras are off of them. Joan Crawford reincarnated.

report abuseposted April 5, 2008, 2:01 pm PDT
xxvivi01

Betech your comment does not concern Madonna so try again...

report abuseposted April 5, 2008, 12:30 pm PDT

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Madonna Closer To Having Adoption Of David Finalized

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