If you want to adopt a child in North Carolina, you have three basic options: private infant adoption, state a/k/a foster care adoption, and international adoption. If you decide against international adoption for whatever reason, that leaves the other two. But which...
Month: October 2019
Which are the best countries for international adoptions?
If you live in North Carolina and wish to adopt, have you considered an international adoption? Adopting a child from another country can provide you with many benefits, including welcoming diversity and a new culture into your family. Adoption.org lists the...
Is open adoption the right choice?
Open adoption refers to a type of adoption that allows birth parents to remain in contact with the child after the adoption is final. Many soon-to-be parents decline the option of an open adoption almost as soon as the idea arises, but if you plan to adopt in North...
Who gets the family dog in a divorce?
Your divorce takes a toll on every aspect of your life. It can affect your personal, financial and your family life. Virginia divorces are among the most stressful life events that a person can face. Among splitting finances, assets and even discussions of child...
What is a preplacement assessment?
To adopt a child in North Carolina is a beautiful way to expand your family. Before you begin the adoption process, you have to undergo approval from the state. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services states that the agency has to approve the family...
Should you share surrogacy over social media?
The journey of surrogacy is wonderful and exciting. Where most North Carolina parents choose to document their journey into parenthood on social media, when you have a surrogate, you have to take other considerations into account. Should you post announcements on...
What you should know about grandparent adoption
Families come in all shapes and sizes in North Carolina and throughout the United States. In most cases, North Carolina courts attempt to keep children with their parents at all costs. However, situations may arise where parents are unable to maintain a safe...
Are you ready to adopt?
Are you a prospective parent in North Carolina? After doing some research, you may have come to the conclusion that adoption can be a lengthy process. Having a checklist can help you streamline things and keep track of what you have already accomplished, and what...
