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My Husband Wants to Adopt My Child in North Carolina. What are the Rights of My Child’s Biological Parent?

My Husband Wants to Adopt My Child in North Carolina. What are the Rights of My Child’s Biological Parent?

Your spouse has already taken on the role of a parent, shouldering the responsibilities and forging a deep emotional connection. Now, it’s time for him to secure his relationship with…

The Blind Side – Lessons Learned

The Blind Side – Lessons Learned

The inspiring feel-good story of Michael Oher and the Touhy family has turned into another sad tabloid event. To make it worse, all that unpleasant drama could have been avoided.  …

The Consequences of Delaying Stepparent Adoption in North Carolina

The Consequences of Delaying Stepparent Adoption in North Carolina

Navigating stepparent adoption in North Carolina can be complex and fraught with challenges. While it’s natural for a parent to think, “I want my husband/wife/partner to adopt my son or…

Adopting Your Stepchild in North Carolina: What Stepparents Must Know

Adopting Your Stepchild in North Carolina: What Stepparents Must Know

Are you the stepparent of a child whose biological parent is not in the picture? Going through with a legal adoption may be a good choice for your family. It…

Breaking Down Barriers: Understanding Interstate Adoption in North Carolina

Breaking Down Barriers: Understanding Interstate Adoption in North Carolina

If you live in North Carolina and are adopting a child from another state, the process is known as interstate adoption. Interstate adoption has special requirements compared to intra-state adoption,…

The Adoption Process in North Carolina: How To Finance Your Dream Family

The Adoption Process in North Carolina: How To Finance Your Dream Family

Adoption costs often add up quickly between adoption application fees, agency fees, home study costs, attorneys’ fees, and travel and lodging expenses. Adoptive families may also cover costs for the…

Experienced NC Adoption Lawyer Answers Adoption FAQs

Experienced NC Adoption Lawyer Answers Adoption FAQs

Whether you’re considering adopting a child or placing a child for adoption, you likely have some legal questions about the adoption process in North Carolina. Below, Adoption Attorney Bobby Mills…

November is National Adoption Month

November is National Adoption Month

November is National Adoption Month. This year’s National Adoption Month theme is “Small Steps Open Doors.” Visit the Child Welfare Information Gateway for information and resources. It began as National…

Refundable Adoption Tax Credit

Refundable Adoption Tax Credit

With the election over, Congress is heading into a lame-duck session this week and is likely to consider a year-end spending package by December. This year-end package typically includes many…

Adoption Tax Credit Updated for 2023

Adoption Tax Credit Updated for 2023

Remember to keep track of your adoption-related expenses. They can save you money on your income taxes. A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of the income tax you owe.…

Financial Support for North Carolina Adoptions

Financial Support for North Carolina Adoptions

The process of adopting a child can be expensive. Help is available. In general, don’t expect to rely on a single source for funding your adoption expenses. Think in terms…

Adoption for North Carolina’s LGBTQ Community

Adoption for North Carolina’s LGBTQ Community

Today, same-sex marriage is legal within the State, and the North Carolina government recognizes the validity of same-sex unions granted in other states.   With the right to marry, arguably, comes…

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