Sometimes an expectant mom knows that she doesn’t want to bring up a child. She decides during her pregnancy that […]
Category: adoption
Adoption information for birth mothers and adoptive parents, as well as people looking for answers about adoption
How Long after Marriage Can You Adopt Your Stepchild?
In Oklahoma, stepparent adoption can’t take place until a couple has been married for a year and the child has […]
The Complicated Parts of Interstate Adoptions
Interstate adoptions are about adopting a child from one state when you live in another state. There are many reasons […]
What Is a Licensed Adoption Agency?
Heimer Law, an adoption law firm licensed in Arkansas. works with a number of different licensed adoption agencies to help […]
History of Adoption: Forced Adoptions
Adoption now is a carefully regulated and monitored legal process which considers the best interests of the child foremost and […]
Do You Need an Adoption Lawyer to Adopt from Foster Care?
The short answer is yes, it is always best to have an adoption attorney if you plan to adopt a […]
Telling Your Adopted Child about Their Birth Family
There was a time when adoption was handled with secrecy. Fortunately, those days are over. Most adopted children know that […]
Adoption and Substance Abuse?
There are many reasons that a woman might choose not to parent an expected child. If she’s struggling with substance […]