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 …
Embryo Adoption
For decades medical textbooks have presented the consensus view that biological human life begins at conception.[1] For example, textbook authors Moore and Persaud explain that the very first cell resulting from fertilization “mark[s] the beginning …
Another Happy Adoption!
It was such a joy to work with this family. Some adoptions have wrinkles and hurdles, but this one was pretty much seamless. Praise be to God! Here's what the adoptive mom had to say after the adoption: "I have thought and thought of what to …
Halls of Justice – Jefferson County
The halls of justice rise high at the Jefferson County Probate Court. Most of our adoptions are finalized here, so it's no surprise that I am immensely thankful for the wonderful judges and excellent staff. In a world where there seems to be no …
How to Pay for an Adoption
Last week I met a wonderful young couple in their home for an adoption consultation. We initially planned to meet at a local restaurant, but they emailed me and said that one of their children was having surgery and asked if we could meet in their …
FAQ: Can I change my internationally adopted child’s name on his or her certificate of citizenship?
When an internationally adopted child comes into the US, they either come in on: 1) the green card track (i.e. Uganda); or 2) the certificate of citizenship track (i.e. China, Hungary). For track 2, the child has proof of citizenship but still needs …
Sam McLure’s Upcoming CLE Course
We have great news for those interested in adoption law! Our founding attorney, Sam McLure, will be teaching a CLE course on adoption law through the Montgomery County Bar Association on Thursday, April 9, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 11 …
Happy Adoption Day!
We are so excited for this family, whose adoption was just finalized through The Adoption Law Firm! Congratulations and best wishes! …
Happy Adoption Day!
It is with joy in our hearts that we congratulate this beautiful family, whose adoption was finalized today through The Adoption Law Firm. We wish them a lifetime of happiness together! …
