Relative Adoptions 101
Roots, family and kin are important to adopted children Just as with any adoption, there must be a proper termination of the parental rights of both the child’s biological parents. New birth certificates are issued, and adoption records are sealed in accordance with state laws. Adopting a close relative’s child may be the best solution […]
Step Parent Adoptions: How do they Work?
Stepparent adoption is governed by State law. Most States make the adoption process a little easier for stepparents, but requirements for home studies, criminal background checks, and procedures for obtaining consent of the noncustodial parent vary widely by State. While many stepparent adoptions can be done without the help of a lawyer, stepparents may […]
Interstate Adoption
When a child is adopted into or from another state The rules of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) The ICPC is statutory law in all 50 states and U.S. territories. Before a child born in one state can be taken to another state for the purpose of adoption, both the state […]