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Nature and Nurture: How Prenatal Care Affects Adopted Children
From philosophers in the ancient world to modern scientists, people have debated whether nature or nurture is more important in […]
What If a Baby Is Left in a Hospital?
TV shows and movies often show babies being left somewhere and they usually make the story a comedy as the […]
Stepparent Adoption for Same-Sex Couples
Stepparent adoption is a process in which a husband or wife adopts the child of his or her spouse, so […]
Making Vaccination Decisions for Adopted Children
Parents make decisions for their children all day long: what they should eat for breakfast, what clothes they should wear […]
Do Disabilities Keep People from Adopting?
The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in July of 1990. This law ensures that people with disabilities do not […]
5 Paths to Adoption for Adoptive Parents in Arkansas
We often say that each adoption journey is different, but actually there are only a handful of paths to adoption. […]
Giving a Baby up for Adoption Isn’t Easy
At Heimer Law, we know that giving up a baby for adoption isn’t easy. In fact, we think “giving up” […]