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If your adoption petition is contested, or challenged, by a legal parent, then the probate court has the option to transfer the case to the juvenile court. Many probate courts do this simply on the basis of expediency. As soon as the adoption is …
If Your Adoption is Transferred to the Juvenile Court, What’s Next?Read More
Imagine with me that you have been the foster parents of a three year old girl named Zoe from the time she was born at the hospital. The unthinkable happens: the system cannot achieve permanency for Zoe and the natural parents come forward within the …
Can Foster Parents Be Awarded Visitation After RemovalRead More
Christmas came a little early for me this year when I became part of a beautiful adoption story. I was privileged to represent Lindsay and Paul Barnett in Lindsay’s adoption of her three stepchildren. It’s always a joy to be part of a final adoption …
During the joyous week before Christmas, Amya's adoption was finally complete. We have been privileged to watch the tenacious love of of this mother for her daughter, and are pleased to share Kristen's thoughts with you all... "For 1,382 days, …
Dr. Chris and Lee Ann Duggar Discuss their Embryo Adoption Journey Sam and Mary Beth McLure chat with Dr. Chris and Lee Ann Duggar about their experience and success with embryo adoption. Dr. Chris and Lee Ann are a loving couple who wanted to …
Embryo Adoption and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in AlabamaRead More
One of the most common questions folks ask about adoption is, "Why is it so expensive?" and "What is the cost of adoption?" Sam McLure, Esq., tackles this big question and walks us through the many ways people adopt children, and cover the costs …
When a family goes through the adoption process, whether it be domestic or international, they must complete a homestudy (sometimes spelled as two words, "home study"). An essential element of the homestudy process is for the prospective adoptive …
A Note for Foster Parents on Termination of Parental Rights in Alabama: Z.P. v. Mobile County DHR. In September 2024, this Court of Civil Appeals released an opinion that reads like a textbook on the issue of no-viable alternatives. Z.P. …
How Long Should Children Remain in Foster Care? Almost nothing could be more destructive to the well-being of children in foster care than delayed permanency. Sadly, we see cases where children have been in foster care for 3, 5, and 10 years. Does …
