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Today in some circles, adoption is disparaged. Families seeking to care for orphans through foster care and adoption are viewed with suspicion. In some instances, adoptive parents are even likened to slave holders - the oppressor of children and …
What is Adoption? History and Doctrine of Orphan Care and AdoptionRead More
No child is an accident. As American poet Carl Sandburg put it, "A baby is God's opinion that life should go on." God in His benevolent providence doesn't make accidents — He makes miracles. And every child is a God-given miracle. "Behold," Psalm …
H.K. v. D.D. is a private termination of parental rights (TPR) action.That means that the Department of Human Resources was not involved. There are a few key differences and similarities to note about a private TPR. The most salient …
H.K. v. D.D.: A Private Termination of Parental Rghts ActionRead More
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 …
