On behalf of Dempsey Law, PLLC | Oct 15, 2019 | domestic adoption, international adoption
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...
| Oct 1, 2019 | domestic adoption
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...
| Oct 1, 2019 | domestic 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...
| Oct 1, 2019 | domestic adoption
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...
| Aug 29, 2019 | domestic adoption
Unlike a closed adoption in which the birth parents have little to no contact with the adoptive family after the child is born, an open adoption maintains the biological relationship while providing the child a suitable home with a loving family. An open adoption can...
On behalf of Dempsey Law, PLLC | Jul 11, 2019 | domestic adoption
Adopting a foster child can be life-changing. Not only are you providing a home for a child in need, but you are also adding a new member to your family. Learning about the adoption process for foster families in North Carolina can help you understand the requirements...
On behalf of Dempsey Law, PLLC | Jun 12, 2019 | domestic adoption, international adoption
Adopting a child into a family in North Carolina is an exciting and sometimes challenging process. As prospective adoptive parents, you have many important decisions to make. One of the most fundamental of these is whether to adopt internationally or domestically....
On behalf of Dempsey Law, PLLC | May 2, 2019 | domestic adoption
Compared to some states, North Carolina’s adoption laws are relatively lax. Truthfully, the only real requirement the state has is that you must be an adult. However, that is not to say that adoption will be easy for you. North Carolina does have a few...
On behalf of Dempsey Law, PLLC | Feb 28, 2019 | domestic adoption
Adoption is a major legal process that gives an adult or set of individuals the right to be considered the parents of a child who is not their biological relation. Domestic adoptions happen within the United States, and North Carolina residents who wish to become...
On behalf of Dempsey Law, PLLC | Jan 17, 2019 | domestic adoption
Adoption is a unique legal process that not all family law attorneys handle. For families that are hoping to grow through the process, it is important that they work with Charlotte attorneys who are committed to supporting their clients’ individual adoption...
