Attorney Sam McLure gives a brief overview of custody petitions in the domestic relations court and the juvenile court. …
The Way Stepparent Adoption Works in the State of Alabama
Stepparent Adoption ... even the thought of "poking the bear" can be terrifying. Most folks are simply glad for the oasis of normalcy and stability of just being under the same roof. So how does stepparent adoption even work and why is it something …
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When Your Adopted Child Best Qualifies for Health Insurance
This is obviously an important question. If you take an orphaned child into your home, even if they are perfectly healthy, you will want to have them covered under your health insurance plan as soon as possible. Health Insurance as Private …
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A Brief Guide to Dependency Proceedings
Alabama Attorney Sam McLure gives a brief overview of dependency proceedings in the juvenile court. …
Welcoming Will Jenne as Our New Attorney
Please join in us in a round of applause for our new attorney, Mr. Will Jenne, who just passed the Bar Exam with flying colors. Although the bar results are fresh, Will is not new to the firm, or to caring for our foster and adoptive families. Mr. …
Adoption Subsidy: A Brief Guide in 2026
What is an Adoption Subsidy? To quote from the Alabama Administrative Code, “Adoption subsidy is provided to facilitate the adoption of children with special needs by assisting with the removal of financial barriers to adoption.”[1] What are the …
A Child’s Best Interest Is Not Secondary To the Right of His Abuser
The Best Interest of a Child is Paramount A child’s best interest is not secondary to the 5th amendment rights of the child’s abuser. The Court of Civil appeals reaffirmed this in A.W. v. Jefferson County Department of Human Resources[1]. In A.W. …
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What You Need to Prove Dependency for Your Child
What Does A Judge Need to Find a Child Dependent? A judgment adjudicating a child as dependent, known as dependency, must be supported by clear and convincing evidence. Furthermore, the evidence must show that the custodial parent is culpable for …
She Was Only Supposed to be With our Family for 30 Days…
It's Adoption Day! We are so happy to invite you to share in the joy of the Barnes' family, in Meaghan's own words... "It’s Adoption Day! 🎀🩷 Today we are so incredibly grateful to finally rest in forever—as a family of four. Last June, we got …
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