The general rule for finalizing adoptions in Arkansas required that a child be in the new home for at least […]
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Trying to Adopt, Feeling Judged?
We’ve often said that the adoption process can be an emotional roller coaster. There are so many positive emotions, including […]
Understanding the Indian Child Welfare Act
In general, adoption laws are state laws, different from one state to another. If you adopt a child in Arkansas, […]
Do Federal Adoption Laws Affect Arkansas Adoptions?
You may be surprised to learn that there are very few federal adoption laws. After all, there are federal laws […]
Licensed Adoption Professionals
One of the unfortunate truths about adoption is that, while it is a clear and clearly regulated legal process, there […]
Adoption Choices: If None of the Families Feel Right
Arkansas birth moms have many opportunities to make choices about their adoption journeys. Arkansas laws are intended did to empower […]
Can Husband and Wife Adopt Each Other’s Children?
40% of marriages in the U.S. today are second marriages for at least one of the partners, and often for […]
Adoption History: The Baby-Snatching Scandal
History is full of scandals. Even the history of adoption contains some shocking scandals. The good news is that these […]