In 1992, China began allowing people from other countries to adopt babies from China. About 82,000, mostly girls, have been […]
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Do You Have to be a U.S. Citizen to Adopt in Arkansas?
Arkansas adoption law has a few requirements for people who want to adopt a child. Is U.S. citizenship one of […]
The Adoption Hearing
In an Arkansas adoption, a petition must be filed and then the court holds a hearing on the adoption. An […]
Adopting Grandchildren
Adopting grandchildren is a common solution for children of parents who aren’t ready to take on the responsibility of raising […]
Open Adoption Definition
Most adoptions nowadays are open adoptions — but many people are still confused about the definition of open adoption. A […]
Self-Matching Adoption
Adoptions often being with matching services. People who want to adopt a child work with an adoption professional to find […]
Who Needs to Know? A Guide to Adoption Notifications
Adoption is a complex process, and quite a few people are likely to be involved. One question that is likely […]
Religious Preferences in Adoption
It is against the law in Arkansas for a court to consider the race, color, or national origin of the […]