Congratulations to our newest North Alabama Adoptive Family. As always, the excellence of the Lawrence County Probate Court is out of this world! Thank you, Judge Dutton. …
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Coronavirus causes families adopting from China heartbreaking delay
The outbreak of the Coronavirus in Wuhan China has raised concerns nationwide about health and public safety. As of February 11, 1,100 people have been killed by the virus, with 45,000 people infected worldwide, and the numbers continuing to grow. …
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Kentucky family hoping to adopt 9 children
A Kentucky family is looking to adopt nine children. That's right, nine children! Scott and Holly Johnson have been the legal guardians of these children for more than seven years. Some of the children they have known straight from the …
How Interstate Adoption in Alabama is about to change
Interstate adoption can be complicated, different states have different laws regarding adoptions. In Alabama, a new court ruling issued by the Alabama Civil Court of Appeals on January 10 just altered the future of interstate adoption cases. Like all …
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5 Things you might not know about Adoption
People love to read stories about adoption, whether it's a child from foster care, a local orphanage, or from another country. However, adoption has many components surrounding it that many people do not know. To better inform the general public on …
5-Year-old Boy Brings Entire Kindergarten Class to Adoption Hearing
A child being adopted into their new family is a beautiful thing to witness. So beautiful in fact, that 5-year old Micheal Orlando Clark Jr. wanted to share that beauty with his kindergarten class. Adopted Thursday December 5, at the Kent County …
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Selma, Alabama Makes History with First Transracial Adoption … Ever
Selma, Alabama is a giant in the historical landscape of America's struggle for racial equality. Selma has seen more than it's fare share of failures and has equally seen triumphs in the face of terrifying adversity. Last month, Selma took the …
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A Legal Assistant’s First Time Visit to Juvenile Court
Its 4:00am, 32 degrees outside. The plan is to leave at 5:00am, be at the courthouse by 8:00am. An attorney's clientele can be all across the state. The drive normally is two hours, but you want to beat early morning traffic. It is imperative to …
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Foster Parent Bill of Rights
Did you know that, as a foster parent, you have rights? Did you know that there is a thing called the "Foster Parent Bill of Rights?" If not, you are in for a treat. Back in 2004, the Alabama State Legislature adopted the Foster Parent Bill of …
