"Hi, my husband and I recently married. He has two children from a previous marriage. I would like to adopt them. What's the deal with the adoption homestudy?" For stepparents, an adoption homestudy gives the court a little more information on who …
This is What Makes a Child Dependent, Says the Court.
Dependency as to One Parent & Ex Parte E.D. Overruled M.C.A. v. Etowah County Dept. of Human Res. and O.P., CL-2023-0286 (Ala. Civ. App. Jan. 31, 2024) Why It's Important: Dependency Is Key to Custody C.A. was a father’s appeal of …
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One of the Only Things that Stops an Adoption Decree
A.R. v. C.R.M., No. CL-2023-0259 (Ala. Civ. App. Oct. 20, 2023) Adoption Finalization In A.R., the probate court granted a stepmother’s adoption of one child. The natural mother filed a motion under Ala. R. Civ. P. 60(b), requesting that the …
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A Little Help About Custody Proceedings in the Courts
When dealing with the best interest of the child, there's always a thorough process in the Alabama Courts. When someone petitions for custody of a child, there's a couple of options concerning how the process develops. In this video, Attorney Sam …
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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 …
