Posts Tagged ‘adoption’
Same-Sex Couples: Are We Permitted to Adopt a Child in California?
Luckily, with many states integrating acceptance of the LGBT community into their laws, the same goes for those who wish to adopt a child in California and many other states in the U.S. Adoption laws, as they stand, can already be a complicated subject in which you find yourself asking many questions. Over the years,…
Read MoreWhy Consent is Important and Necessary in Adoption Cases
Adoption is a complex process that must be treated with care, as every aspect is important. One thing to note, before an adoption is pushed through, a parent’s rights must be considered. If a parent is not consenting to adoption, you may run into a variety of issues. Today we will take a closer glimpse…
Read MoreWhen a Biological Father wants to Oppose an Adoption
A biological father has the right to consent or object to the adoption of your child. However, the problem lies with the fact that a father must first establish paternity if they have not done so already. Because some fathers do not want to commit to help raising a child, they may fail to do…
Read MoreHelp: If I am a Grandparent, Can I Adopt my Grandchild?
If you are the grandparent of a grandchild you love and the child’s parents are not involved in the child’s life or are incapacitated, you may wonder what options you have. It is not unheard of for a grandparent to intervene when they believe that they can have a positive impact on their grandchild’s life…
Read MoreAre There Differences Between Adoption and Guardianships?
When you want to step forward and take care of a child when their parents are unable to do so, you may turn to two different options: adoption and guardianship. Each year, these terms get confused with one another even though they are very different concepts! With a legal guardianship, you would technically be responsible…
Read MoreAdjusting to Adoption
Adoptive parents and children alike may have to adjust to huge changes in their lives when they enter into them. Some children are adopted as infants, while others are a bit older and have suffered abuse, neglect, or abandonment at the hands of those who they felt love for. The truth of the matter is,…
Read MoreTips for Unmarried Parents Raising Children Together
Tips for Unmarried Parents Raising Children Together With marriage comes a number of legal privileges that help married couples raise children. However, many unmarried couples don’t realize they can get some of the same legal privileges—although it takes more work. Taking advantage of these legal privileges can help you, your partner, and your children alike.…
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