Birth mothers in Arkansas have a lot of choices. Not only can they choose to provide for their child and […]
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How Long Does a Stepparent Adoption Take?
Adopting your stepchild can be good for your family, your stepchild, and you. But you may be wondering: how long […]
Maternity Leave for Adoptive Parents
The Family Medical Leave Act requires larger employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for parents […]
Do You Need an Interpreter for Your Adoption?
You’re ready to adopt an infant and you’ve found a birth mother who wants to give her baby the benefit […]
Putting off Adopting Your Stepchild?
You love your stepchildren and you’re thinking about adopting them — but there’s no hurry, right? You might feel that […]
Adopting an Older Child in Arkansas: Consent
Usually, both birth parents must consent before a child can be adopted in Arkansas. If the child is 12 years […]
Adopting a Baby in Arkansas
There are hundreds of children currently waiting for adoptive families in Arkansas. Why, then, would you look into adopting a […]
Stepparent Adoption: Contested or Not?
Adopting a stepchild in Arkansas is generally a relatively simple matter, unless the adoption is contested. If his spouse is […]