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The Adoption Law Firm

Local Firm for Family Law

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Forever Families Foundation Gives $272,000 to 199 Adoptive Families

May 12, 2017 //  by Sam McLure

The Forever Families Foundation of Dothan, Alabama has given $272,000 to almost 200 adoptive families since its inception in 2013. On May 16, 2017 at 6:00 pm, the Dothan-based adoption granting organization will hold an Informational Evening where …

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The End of Orphan Care

March 27, 2017 //  by Sam McLure

The End of Orphan Care, now available through Amazon, is perhaps the most comprehensive work on orphan care, to date. Samuel E. Upchurch, Jr., Founder and Chairman of the Board Oakworth Capital Bank, states that: "Sam McLure makes a scholarly …

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Why Do Some African Countries Discourage Adoption?

January 11, 2017 //  by Sam McLure

A recent article from CNN exposed the perspective of many political leaders that African adoption should be discouraged 'at all costs' ...  U.N. Special Rapporteur, Najat M'jid Maalla, asserts that, "Due to the illegal nature of these acts, it has …

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Alabama Adoption Law Basics: What is adoption? Who can adopt? Who can be adopted?

January 5, 2017 //  by Sam McLure

BASICS OF ALABAMA ADOPTION LAW: WHAT IS AN ADOPTION? WHO MAY ADOPT? WHO CAN BE ADOPTED? Have you ever wondered how adoption is defined in Alabama? Or what about who is capable of adopting someone? How about even who is eligible to be adopted? The …

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Celebrities and Adoption

January 4, 2017 //  by Sam McLure

What do Steve Jobs, Sarah McLachlan, Tommy Davidson, and Jamie Foxx all have in common?  They were given a life through adoption, rather than having it taken away through abortion. Are you pregnant and considering abortion?  Or do you know someone …

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Orphan Care I.Q. Test – How Many Orphans?

January 3, 2017 //  by Sam McLure

What's your Orphan Care I.Q.? Do you know what the need is world wide?  That seems like an important thing to know.  After all, James says that visiting orphans in their affliction is an essential element of pure religion.  (James 1:27) How …

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Happy Christmas Adoption Day!!

December 22, 2016 //  by Sam McLure

Happy Christmas Adoption Day!  And thank you to Judge Elizabeth North for presiding over an excellent courthouse.  Holding this precious baby was the best part of my day. …

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How Long Does it Take to Adopt a Newborn?

December 20, 2016 //  by Sam McLure

The waiting period for adopting a domestic newborn can vary from less than one month to over two years.  According to Adoptive Families Magazine's article, How Long Does it Take to Adopt a Child?, 33%  of domestic newborn adoptions having waiting …

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Writing a Letter of Reference for an Adoption Home Study

December 19, 2016 //  by Sam McLure

When a family goes through the adoption process, whether it be domestic or international, they must complete a Home Study.  An essential element of the Home Study process is for the prospective adoptive family to furnish several letters of …

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