Some adoptive parents are open to adopting any child. Some are hoping for a child of a particular ethnic background, […]
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What’s the Uniform Adoption Act?
The United States doesn’t have federal adoption laws covering adoption in every state. Since the 10th Amendment to the U.S. […]
Changes in Arkansas Adoption Law: Act 139
The general rule for finalizing adoptions in Arkansas required that a child be in the new home for at least […]
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 […]
