In Oklahoma, stepparent adoption can’t take place until a couple has been married for a year and the child has […]
Why We Love Adoption Blog
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 […]
Why You Should See an Adoption Lawyer about an Unplanned Pregnancy
An unplanned pregnancy can be shocking, devastating, and overwhelming. You may want to talk to a close friend, your mom, […]