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The Adoption Law Firm

Local Firm for Family Law

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Notice to Absent Fathers in Adoption: The Alabama Supreme Court Clarifies Reasonable Efforts

May 14, 2020 //  by Sam McLure

A sad reality in the world of adoption is that the biological parents are often hard to find. Whether it’s a biological father who has never stepped up to the plate or a mother who has abandoned the child, the necessity of achieving legal notice to …

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Shopping for Adoption: How UCCJEA and PKPA Affect Interstate Adoption Issues in Alabama

May 8, 2020 //  by Sam McLure

Adoption and child custody laws are, generally speaking, left to the states. Some states have greater protection for biological parents’ rights, and some states give greater deference to adoptive parents – rationalizing that this serves the child’s …

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Gift of Adoption Fund: Providing Opportunities For Adoption

May 1, 2020 //  by Sam McLure

We are pleased to announce that one of our beloved clients just received a HUGE grant from Gift of Adoption Fund! Many who consider adopting can often not afford all the expenses of the intense legal process, but with the help of non-profits like …

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Understanding The McLendon Standard

April 20, 2020 //  by Sam McLure

All too common are the horror stories surrounding child custody battles. The legal process can be long and arduous and as a result, can be very intimidating for parents seeking to protect and care for their children. A case recently filed in the …

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Adopting in a Pandemic?

April 17, 2020 //  by Sam McLure

Is the middle of the Corona Virus Pandemic the right time to start the adoption process? …

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Alabama’s New Foster Care Legislation || HB 157

April 15, 2020 //  by Sam McLure

Foster care can be a wonderful and rewarding experience for many parents. Unfortunately, the foster care system can often be very frustrating. Many times the courts put the reunification of a child with their parents above the child's best interest. …

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Andrew L. Brasher – A Prudent Appointment

April 13, 2020 //  by Sam McLure

Andrew L. Brasher – A Prudent Appointment   Last year, at the remarkably young age of 38, Andrew L. Brasher was appointed to serve as a United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. By all accounts, Brasher has …

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Thoughts for My Clients During the Corona Virus Mayhem

April 13, 2020 //  by Sam McLure

Thoughts for My Clients During the Corona Virus Mayhem …

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Corona Virus and the Courts || The Times They Are A’ Changing

April 10, 2020 //  by Sam McLure

First published on April 8, 2020 ... how has the pandemic changed the legal system ... …

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