Attorney Sam McLure gives a brief overview of custody petitions in the domestic relations court and the juvenile court. …
The Way Stepparent Adoption Works in the State of Alabama
Stepparent Adoption ... even the thought of "poking the bear" can be terrifying. Most folks are simply glad for the oasis of normalcy and stability of just being under the same roof. So how does stepparent adoption even work and why is it something …
The Way Stepparent Adoption Works in the State of AlabamaRead More
When Your Adopted Child Best Qualifies for Health Insurance
This is obviously an important question. If you take an orphaned child into your home, even if they are perfectly healthy, you will want to have them covered under your health insurance plan as soon as possible. Health Insurance as Private …
When Your Adopted Child Best Qualifies for Health InsuranceRead More
Podcast S3: E4 | FAQ Shorts: What is a Guardian ad Litem?
Fostering is filled with jargon. Terms upon terms of words upon words-- guardian ad litem is one of those terms that is thrown around all the time. But what does it actually mean? What does a guardian ad litem actually do or what are they supposed to …
Podcast S3: E4 | FAQ Shorts: What is a Guardian ad Litem?Read More
Podcast S3: E3 | FAQ Shorts: The ISP for Foster Parents
Our foster parent question of the week is: “How am I supposed to participate in an ISP and what should I do in an ISP?” Tune in to Attorney Sam McLure's answer. “As a foster parent, you are the voice. You spend 720 hours with your foster child in …
Podcast S3: E3 | FAQ Shorts: The ISP for Foster ParentsRead More
Podcast S3: E2 | FAQ Shorts: Appeal Window & Subsidy Agreements
What happens after parental rights are terminated? Can adoption proceed? Can the parent appeal? Join COO Dakota Mills and Attorney Sam McLure as they address this issue, as well as setting up a subsidy agreement with DHR. Got a question for …
Podcast S3: E2 | FAQ Shorts: Appeal Window & Subsidy AgreementsRead More
A Brief Guide to Dependency Proceedings
Alabama Attorney Sam McLure gives a brief overview of dependency proceedings in the juvenile court. …
Welcoming Will Jenne as Our New Attorney
Please join in us in a round of applause for our new attorney, Mr. Will Jenne, who just passed the Bar Exam with flying colors. Although the bar results are fresh, Will is not new to the firm, or to caring for our foster and adoptive families. Mr. …
Adoption Subsidy: A Brief Guide in 2026
What is an Adoption Subsidy? To quote from the Alabama Administrative Code, “Adoption subsidy is provided to facilitate the adoption of children with special needs by assisting with the removal of financial barriers to adoption.”[1] What are the …
