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Another joyous adoption!

July 19, 2017 //  by Sam McLure

  We are so happy for this sweet family that became official today! A huge thanks to Lowndes County Probate Judge, Judge Huelett, for making this happen. ____ …

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Embryo Adoption + One Family’s Story

June 26, 2017 //  by Sam McLure

Embryo Adoption can seem like a new, somewhat confusing concept. The linked article explains one family's journey in deciding to place their embryos up for adoption after a successful round of IVF and two more children. Click the link to read more …

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Adoptions Decline, Need for Foster Homes Rising

June 23, 2017 //  by Sam McLure

It's no surprise that the number of adoptions in America have been declining. Meanwhile, the number of children needing foster homes has increased. What factors play into this? The article below presents an interesting read to those wanting to know …

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Congratulations are in order!

June 14, 2017 //  by Sam McLure

Congratulations to this precious grandmother-granddaughter duo! Some of the best people you will meet. We are so happy for these two! …

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Alabama Adoption Proceeding

June 12, 2017 //  by Sam McLure

The legal proceeding for adoption is different in every state. Compared to other states, Alabama's legal proceeding for adoptions is fairly simple. Typically, there is one legal proceeding that follows physical placement of a child in your home, …

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Congratulations to this amazing family!

June 8, 2017 //  by Sam McLure

Congratulations to this amazing family that added a new member today! And a huge thank you to Judge Elizabeth North for making it possible. …

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What is a Putative Father Registry?

May 26, 2017 //  by Sam McLure

What is a Putative Father Registry? The Alabama Adoption Code defines a putative father as, “the alleged or reputed father.” A state’s Putative Father Registry serves to protect the rights of birth fathers in the case that their child is put up …

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Implied Consent and Mental Capability

May 23, 2017 //  by Sam McLure

Implied Consent and Mental Capability Under the Alabama Adoption Code, there are certain persons who consent is not required for an adoption to go through. Many of the people whose consent is not required may seem obvious, such as a deceased …

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Embryo Adoption Connection

December 12, 2016 //  by Sam McLure

We live in a very strange age of ethical quandaries.  Currently in the United States, there are over 500,000 frozen embryos, or “snowflake babies,” waiting for their chance to really live.[1] For decades medical textbooks have presented the …

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