One of the most common questions here at The Adoption Law Firm, is "How much does adoption cost?" Sam McLure, Esq., tackles this big question and walks us through the many ways people adopt children, and cover the costs along the way. Whether it's …
The Court of Civil Appeals Requires Specific Steps to Challenge a Dependency Finding K.M. v. S.R., Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, November 5, 2020
Once a juvenile court finds that a child is dependent, someone wishing to challenge the finding on grounds that there was not enough evidence must make a specific kind of motion and seek an appeal within a certain number of days. It is important to …
Circuit Court or Juvenile Court: Which has Control, and Why It Matters A.M. v. A.K., Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, September 18, 2020
As a general rule, if a circuit court decides custody in a divorce proceeding, it retains jurisdiction over child custody matters until the child reaches the age of majority.1 However, juvenile courts assume exclusive jurisdiction over the question …
Getting Over Fears About Adoption
The adoption discussion can sometimes create fear for couples wanting children. Most immediately fear costs, others fear the unknown, and others how they could fully love a child who is not biologically theirs. All these fears are normal. All have …
The Speece Family Adoption Story
Watch our newest short film from The Adoption Law Firm about the Speece Family's adoption! …
Welcome our new Associate Attorney
We are thrilled to announce our new Associate Attorney, Susan M. Brown, to the Adoption Law Firm Team! Susan M. Brown has practiced law since 2003. She joined The Adoption Law firm in 2020. Susan has a heart for children, born and unborn. She is a …
Foster a Healthy Community for Foster Parents
What if I don’t feel the tug toward adoption or fostering, but I recognize the need and still want to help? Are there ways to do that? The short answer is ‘absolutely’! There are many ways in which you can support adoption and foster care without …
The Brown Family Adoption Story
Watch this new short film from The Adoption Law Firm highlighting the Brown family's adoption story. …
Congrats to our Newest Adoptive Family!
Special thanks to Elmore County Probate Judge John Thornton. Every child needs the stability of a forever family. Adoption is the vehicle to make that possible. What a beautiful thing for men to step up and be stable examples and fathers to boys who …
