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Some Basic Benefits and Requirements of Grandparent Adoptions with Attorney Gretchen Hedke

October 14, 2022 //  by Sam McLure

Census data shows that over 2 million grandparents in the United States are the primary caregivers of their grandchildren. Many grandparents end up raising their grandchildren because the natural parents have died, struggle with substance abuse or …

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The Brown Family Adoption Story

September 21, 2020 //  by Sam McLure

Watch this new short film from The Adoption Law Firm highlighting the Brown family's adoption story. …

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Birth Parents Should Have Legal Representation Too

August 31, 2016 //  by Sam McLure

Birth Parents Should Have Legal Representation Too. As an expectant parent considering adoption, it's important that you know your rights. Adoption is a legally complex process.  You are most likely trying to make the best parenting decision you …

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How Long Does it Take to Adopt A Child

July 6, 2016 //  by Sam McLure

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZMGkFAVJ8s&list=PL1k1IBvPHp-lNRDks0asxv8QEWQWd4BXW …

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Our Adoption Story

July 5, 2016 //  by Sam McLure

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Why Orphan Care Matters

July 2, 2016 //  by Sam McLure

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FAQ: What is the process for a step-parent adoption?

February 20, 2015 //  by Sam McLure

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Adoption Law Course at Jones School of Law

January 24, 2015 //  by Sam McLure

Sam McLure recently taught a course on adoption law at Jones School of Law. This class covered the processes of domestic and international adoption, as well as key cases and how those have affected the process of adoption. Below is a video on the …

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“We found The Adoption Law Firm to be knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful.  Sam helped us finalize our third adoption.  It was handled professionally and efficiently.  I love that there is a law firm that is committed not only professionally, but personally to adoption.” – Michael & Bonnie Eaves

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Pike Road, AL 36064
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