domestic adoption

There are reasons for hiding that you are not related to your adoptive children. Such ideas might make you think that avoidance is the easier path. There is no legal obligation to tell your adopted children the truth. That said, staying honest about their adoption is...

Before you may move forward with adopting or fostering a child in North Carolina, you need to undergo an adoption pre-placement assessment or a home study. Conducted by a licensed North Carolina adoption agency, the pre-placement assessment typically involves an...

As a surrogate or intended parent, you likely have concerns about the amount of control you will have throughout the process. What are your rights? Your decision-making abilities? How will you commit to the agency and can you override their decisions? Hopeful parents...

There are many myths and misconceptions out there about what it takes to become an adoptive parent in North Carolina. If you are thinking about trying to become one, you may have questions about the process and whether you are eligible to do so. According to the North...

While many parents already feel the burden of guilt when divorcing due to the impact it will have on their child, this burden is undoubtedly even bigger for adoptive parents. After all, you worked hard to enter parenthood and broke the many oaths you made to maintain...

A new sibling may be difficult for some children to accept. Even when children demonstrate excitement about the arrival of a new family member, they may feel a fair amount of uncertainty about what it means for their role in the family. It is important to offer...

When you are looking into options for expanding your family, adoption is one of many that you may take. It is a great possibility for many couples seeking to be parents, and often helps out those who cannot have a biological child of their own. However, you should...

The decision to adopt a child represents a serious, lifetime commitment that is intensely exciting. There is an ongoing need for adoptive parents in the state of North Carolina, but what kind of qualifications must you have? Qualifications for adoption In the state of...

When you build a family through adoption, it can give you fulfillment in life and allow you to help a child in need. But you must be careful not to rush into any arrangements, and instead take your time to think things through and plan ahead for potential major...

Every year, there are over 120,000 domestic adoptions happening in the United States. If you are considering expanding your family by means of adoption, there are many things that you can do to prepare yourself for the process. Requirements for adoption change...