The District of Columbia General Order Concerning Adoption Cases is a set of regulations that govern the process of adoption in the District of Columbia. The order includes regulations pertaining to the establishment of an adoption petition, the appointment of a guardian ad item (GAL) to represent the interests of the child, the appointment of an attorney for the child, the filing of a consent or relinquishment, the adoption hearing, the issuance of a decree of adoption, the termination of parental rights, and the issuance of a birth certificate. The General Order also outlines the responsibilities of the GAL and the adoptive parents, and provides guidance on the steps necessary to complete the adoption process. There are two types of District of Columbia General Order Concerning Adoption Cases: Intercountry Adoption cases and Domestic Adoption cases. Intercountry Adoption cases involve the adoption of a child from a foreign country, while Domestic Adoption cases involve the adoption of a child who is a resident of the District of Columbia.