On a beautiful Monday morning in April, a little boy became the legal family of the parents who have been loving and protecting him for years. We truly look up to our clients. They demonstrate sacrificial love in a way that is patient, tenacious, …
One Thousand Two Hundred and Forty-Three Days… and Worth the WaitRead More
If someone tells you that you don't need to hire an attorney, that may be just the time to consult with one. Too often foster parents who feel misled or unheard in the foster care system are advised or threatened not to hire or consult with an …
Foster Parents Have A Right To Legal RepresentationRead More
The home study is an crucial step in the adoption process, required for all adoptions, even related adoptions. Learn a bit more about what is required in both related and non-related adoption home studies with Attorney Sam …
There are few moments in life more sweet than when you bring home a new little bundle of joy – whether birthed or adopted. Children are a blessing, but the smaller they are the more work they require! Having paid time off from work to focus on …
New Alabama Law Brings New Adoptive Parent Benefit: Paid Parental LeaveRead More
Have you been asked to write a letter of reference for an adoptive family? Your participation in this process is both a great honor and a great responsibility. If you would like some guidance, this video is for …
Our American system of government is not shocked when a trial court judge makes a wrong decision. In fact, our American systems assumes that judges will make bad decisions, and not infrequently. If you've had a foster child in your home for over a …
Today in some circles, adoption is disparaged. Families seeking to care for orphans through foster care and adoption are viewed with suspicion. In some instances, adoptive parents are even likened to slave holders - the oppressor of children and …
What is Adoption? History and Doctrine of Orphan Care and AdoptionRead More
Can Foster Parents Get Copies of Their Child's Medical History, Counseling Notes, or Psychological Report? This is an important question. Let's say a three year old child is placed in your home. According to the Foster Parent Bill of Rights, the …
5 Tips for Foster Parent Advocacy February 20, 2025 For a printable copy of this article, click here. Expect mind-boggling push back. "Sally" came into your home right out of the hospital, after spending two weeks …
