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Venue for Grandparent Adoption Alabama has 67 counties and venue could be proper in any one of them. "Venue" is the word that describes the proper location of the court. Many people commonly confuse venue with "Jurisdiction." Jurisdiction is the …
What is the Proper Venue to File Grandparent Adoption in Alabama?Read More
How to Give Testimony – A Tutorial for Foster and Adoptive Parents In a recent article for foster and adoptive parents approaching trial, we made the point that preparation is king. This article dives deeper into making the most of the foster …
How to Give Testimony – A Tutorial for Foster and Adoptive ParentsRead More
Service, in the legal sense, can be a tricky concept. There are a multitude of dates and requirements that come with providing service. However, it is an essential aspect under the Alabama Code for all petitions to terminate parental rights. In M.W. …
THIS Monday we have the happy news to share from LAST Monday. And we will just go ahead and this momma speak for herself… “On June 1, 2021, our family changed forever. We were given one of the sweetest blessings God could offer, our precious …
In the Juvenile Court, it makes no difference whether the petition is private or brought by the State, when it comes to a parent having representation. The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals addresses this issue in L.S.H. v. T.J and L.J. In this case the …
Grandparent adoptions are a “both and.” They are both beautiful and challenging. It is both a blessing when a grandparent shows sacrificial love in raising and caring for their grandchild and a difficulty when they believed they were done raising …
A Beautiful Complication – Grandparent Adoption in AlabamaRead More
Adoption Attorney Gives Tutorial for Case Workers Preparing for TPR Trial We have worked with a lot of caseworkers over the years - whether on our own foster child’s case or the numerous cases wherein we have represented foster parents. When it …
Adoption Attorney Gives Tutorial for Case Workers Preparing for TPR TrialRead More
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 …
Is Fostering and Adoption Not for You? Don’t Worry. There’s Plenty To Do.Read More
Trial courts often decide not to have a hearing when one party challenges its decision in a postjudgment motion. Parties who have gone through the trial process can become so exhausted that avoiding yet another hearing seems a relief. But …
What Happens After a Termination Trial – What Foster Adoptive Parents Need to KnowRead More
