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Adoption
Adoption means taking on the legal rights and responsibilities of the biological parent. Adoption can be done either domestically or internationally.
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Stepparent Adoption in Minensota
STEP ONE Minnesota law allows to two legally recognized parents. As a result, A one biological parent must have their rights terminated for a steppare...
Written by attorney Maury Devereau Beaulier
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One Of The Many Cool Things About Adoptions
What Are the Key Elements of the Tax Credit? Many of you may have heard that if you adopt a minor child, except for a step-parent adoption, you are el...
Written by attorney Todd Edward Gaudin
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Adoption: A Comprehensive Guide for Prospective Parents
Types of Adoption The most common types of adoption include: ● Private - Birth parents often choose and work directly with the adoptive parents. Adop...
Written by attorney Riley Viola Pennington
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Advantages of an Open Adoption
Benefits for the Expectant Mother For expectant moms, there are numerous benefits to choosing an open arrangement. With an open or semi-open adoption,...
Written by attorney Michael Alan Shorstein
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Stepparent Adoption in Colorado: Process Overview
Who may adopt? Any person 21 years of age or older may seek adoption of a minor. But, if any of the following apply, you are not allowed to adopt:...
Written by attorney Christopher Michael McLane
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Child Name Changes in Virginia
Curious about how to change your child’s name in Virginia? Let us help.
Play Video Written by attorney Leslie Ann Williams
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Top 10 Questions to Ask Yourself for an Adoption Home Study
Question 1 Do you have the ability to make a lifelong commitment to a child to provide a safe, nurturing and caring home? Question 2 Can you meet the...
Written by attorney Kimberly Mae Surratt
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New Texas Law Permits Reinstatement of Parental Rights
Sworn Petition for Reinstatement: Section 161.302 The new law allows a parent to file a petition for reinstatement of parental rights if those rights...
Written by attorney Dorothea Elaine Laster
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What men should know about adopting their stepchildren
Consent There are a few things you usually need to take into consideration when you want to adopt your stepchildren. FindLaw says that you typically n...
Written by attorney Keith D. Becker
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Adoption and Termination of Parental Rights in Rhode Island
Termination and adoption in Rhode Island. If a parent is unfit, uninvolved, or completely absent from a child's life the other parent can terminate th...
Play Video Written by attorney Carl P. DeLuca
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Growing your Family: Steps in the Adoption Process in Ohio
So You Want to Adopt? Adoption can be a wonderful way to complete your family and give a child a loving home. Thousands of children in Ohio are waitin...
Written by attorney Brian David Joslyn
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Do unmarried fathers have the right to prevent an adoption?
Dont Wait! If an unmarried father waits too long to establish paternity, a family judge may perceive the delay as a lack of commitment to the child. I...
Written by attorney Keith D. Becker
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False Accusations by Children who Suffer from Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
Intro False accusations in the criminal justice system are a pervasive issue. It is estimated that between 2% and 10% of all allegations of sex assaul...
Written by attorney Donald A Pumphrey Jr.
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Adopting a child in Arizona
Getting the adoption process started Before rushing in and filing a petition for adoption with the juvenile court, first of all find out what the requ...
Written by attorney Joan M Bundy
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Birdseye view of Step-parent adoptions in Ohio
When a biological parent's consent is not required Normally, a biological parent must consent to the adoption of his or her child. But there are some...
Written by attorney Joe McCoy
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WHEN IS IT POSSIBLE TO ADOPT MY STEPCHILD?
What has to happen? Stepparent adoption is not as difficult as other types of adoption, but there can be significant legal hurdles for families who wa...
Written by attorney Keith D. Becker
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Adult Adoption in New Mexico
Petition for Adoption The Petition for Adoption is filed by the person who wishes to assume the role as parent (the "Petitioner"). The statute is very...
Written by attorney Rebecca Mulcahy
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International Surrogacy Law
How It Affects Those Abroad This is especially tough for those coming from places like the UK who travel to other countries to become parents. It’s kn...
Written by attorney Maya Shulman
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Why the Hague Abduction Convention Matters
A Global Agreement This agreement includes multiple countries across the globe, although each may have joined at different times. It governs internati...
Written by attorney Maya Shulman
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Adoption Tax Credit 2019
Understanding the Tax Credit "If you have adopted within the last several years or even if you are in the process of adopting, you need to understand...
Written by attorney Maya Shulman
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Overview of the Adoption Process in Washington State
What is adoption? Adoption is the legal process whereby a child becomes a member of the family for all legal purposes. Adoption is a product of statut...
Written by attorney Zachary C Ashby
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Important Topics in Adoption
Domestic v. International The difference between these two types of adoptions and the experience for waiting parents can vary greatly. Domestic adopt...
Written by attorney Keith B Hofmann
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Stepparent Adoptions-What Do I Need to Give My Lawyer & What Will He/She Do For Me?
What Do You Need to Give Your Attorney? Take a certified copy of your child's birth certificate and a certified copy of your marriage certificate and...
Written by attorney Brenda Smith Stedham
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U.S. State Department Surrogacy Citizenship Position Not in Best Interest of Family Bond
Cross Border Issues in Family Law The global economy has created more cross-border marital dissolution, child custody, adoption and now surrogacy issu...
Written by attorney Maya Shulman
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What are the 5 legal documents every parent should have?
What are the 5 legal documents every parent should have?
Play Video Written by attorney David R Feakes
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