Heimer Law is an adoption law firm, serving parents and children with compassion and care.
What’s an Adoption Attorney?
Adoption is confusing, and there are several paths you can take to build your family. Each has a different set of rules. We are here to help you simplify the process and find the right road!
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Adopting a Newborn
Adopting a newborn is very practical in Arkansas, where adoptions can be finalized by the 6th day of your new […]
Can You Still Have a Closed Adoption in Arkansas?
Nowadays, about 90% of adoptions are open adoptions: the birth parents and adoptive parents know each other’s identities and agree […]
Self-Talk for Prospective Adoptive Parents
The adoption journey can be long, emotionally challenging, and full of twists and turns. Positive self-talk can make you feel […]
Plan for Your Adopted Child’s Future Guardian
Adopting a child is a major milestone in life. Love, excitement, and the new challenges of having a child in […]
Adopting from Foster Care: The Numbers
Adopting from foster care is an option for people hoping to grow their families through adoption. It can be less […]
6 Questions Birth Mothers Ask
Women who are considering adoption for their babies have a lot of questions to ask. Here are some of the […]
Who Can Ask for Termination of Parental Rights in Arkansas?
Involuntary termination of parental rights in Arkansas means that the person who rights are terminated is no longer the legal […]
Grandparent Adoption: Do You Have to Make It Legal?
Grandparents frequently take in their grandchildren when the child needs a loving home. If the child’s primary custodial parent goes […]
Can We Adopt in Arkansas If We Live Together?
Single and married people can adopt children in Arkansas — but what about cohabiting couples? It’s complicated. Spoiler alert: it […]