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Together for Adoption, America World Adoption, and Lifesong for Orphans

September 17, 2012 //  by Sam McLure

Wow, what a weekend! The Adoption Law Firm got to participate in Together for Adoption's National Conference in Atlanta.  Following the leadership of T4G board member, Trey Ingram, we presented a breakout session on the topic of when an …

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Together for Adoption Conference – Atlanta – September 14-15

August 14, 2012 //  by Sam McLure

LIVE in the STORY! Check out the Together for Adoption National Conference this September 14-15 in Atlanta. Join me, Leonce Crump, Reddit Andrews, Tony Carter, Noel Piper, Shaun Groves, Tony Merida & many others! Sam McLure has the privilege …

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The Rosetta’s Adoption Fundraiser

August 3, 2012 //  by Sam McLure

My wife and I were eating lunch for the second time with Tony and Cary Rosetta.  Our last meeting was several months ago and we ate at my favorite restaraunt in town - Saza's!  This time the Rosettas picked and we met at Dreamland - not my favorite, …

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Countries Affected by Alabama’s New International Adoption Law

July 18, 2012 //  by Sam McLure

Alabama's new international adoption law, Karina's Law, is planned to go into effect on January 1, 2013.  Karina's Law will streamline the process for obtaining a US birth certificate for many international adoptees in Alabama. After discussing …

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New International Adoption Law For Alabama!

July 13, 2012 //  by Sam McLure

I've got some great news for international adoptees in Alabama. You may no longer have to go through the "re-adopt" process to obtain an Alabama birth certificate.  The State Legislature passed a law that will greatly streamline the process for …

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Should African Adoption be Discouraged?

July 3, 2012 //  by Sam McLure

A recent article from CNN exposed the perspective of many political leaders that African adoption should be discouraged 'at all costs' ... U.N. Special Rapporteur, Najat M'jid Maalla, asserts that, "Due to the illegal nature of these acts, it has …

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What is an Adoption Home Study?

May 23, 2012 //  by Sam McLure

The thought of someone coming into your home and “snooping” around may sound a little intimidating; like someone’s going to go around with a white glove looking for dust on the tops of picture frames.  However, a skilled social worker should be able …

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Book Review: The Grace Effect by Larry Taunton

May 16, 2012 //  by Sam McLure

It’s been awhile since I’ve been told to write a book report. And it’s been never since I’ve been told by my husband to write one! But I just tore through The Grace Effect in ONE day. Which is remarkable since I have barely read a book in a year and …

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When does an internationally adopted child become a United States Citizen?

March 2, 2012 //  by Sam McLure

Billy Crystal said in, When Harry met Sally, “When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.”  Many adoptive parents of international children want the rest of …

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