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How Do Private Adoptions Work?
If you’re considering adding to your family through a private or independent adoption, you likely have a lot of questions about the process. A private adoption can be an efficient…
Frequently Asked Questions About Stepparent Adoptions
Step-parent adoptions are among the most common, and there are lots of questions around circumstances and laws. Here are some of the most common questions we get about step-parent adoptions,…
Domestic or International Adoption – Which is Right for You?
Once you make the decision to adopt a child, your next step is to consider the differences between domestic and international adoption. This must be done at an early stage…
North Carolina Court of Appeals Issues Opinion on ICWA Case
The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued an opinion this week in a case involving the adoption of two children. Because the children are members of a native American Indian…
Bobby Mills Presenting At Adoption Law: Start To Finish
Bobby Mills is presenting at “Adoption Law: Start To Finish” on Friday, June 14th from 9am-4:30pm at Doubletree by Hilton Raleigh Brownstone-University in downtown Raleigh. The event details are below…
Getting Started With An Adoption In The New Year
A new year can bring new changes. Lots of people use the new year to make personal changes whether it’s a move to a new city, a career move, a…
5 Great Ways To Find An Infant To Adopt
When you’re committed to pursuing an adoption, you know that you can expect to wait to find the right child to adopt. You can expect an especially long wait if…
Eight Ways To Make Your Adopted Child’s First Christmas Special
Christmas can be a wonderful time for the family to reflect and focus on what’s most important. When you’ve recently adopted a child, Christmas can be a very special time…
End Of Year Adoption-Related Expenses
As another year comes to a close, families who have adopted and families who are pursuing adoption must think about adoption-related expenses. Any adoption is a significant financial undertaking. Making…
What Adoption Assistance Does North Carolina Offer?
Many parents rely on support from the State of North Carolina when they make the decision to adopt. There are many programs available through the State of North Carolina to…
What You Need To Know About The Indian Child Welfare Act
If you’re taking steps towards adoption, the Indian Child Welfare Act is a law that might impact you. The Indian Child Welfare Act is a federal law that creates rules…
The FMLA And How It Applies To Adoptive Families
There’s a law in the U.S. that says adoptive parents have the right to take time off from work without retaliation from their employer, and parents can take leave from…
