On behalf of Dempsey Law, PLLC | Sep 21, 2020 | international adoption
Whether you are preparing to adopt a child from a foreign country or you recently completed the international adoption process, there are a number of post-adoption considerations that you need to keep in mind. Adopting a child from overseas offers a number of...
On behalf of Dempsey Law, PLLC | May 18, 2020 | international adoption
Our law office recognizes the pressure that many prospective parents face when it comes to international adoptions. Aside from the costs and uncertainty over legal issues, this is a major move in one’s life. However, successfully navigating through this process...
On behalf of Dempsey Law, PLLC | May 18, 2020 | international adoption
If you are thinking about adopting a child from another country, it is important to prepare yourself for what lies ahead. You should have a clear understanding of the process and a good idea of what to expect, not only in terms of the advantages of international...
On behalf of Dempsey Law, PLLC | May 17, 2020 | international adoption
Your decision to adopt a child in Charlotte will likely have a greater impact than you realize. Opening your home to a child in need one presents them with untold opportunities that otherwise might not happen for them. This is especially true when you adopt...
On behalf of Dempsey Law, PLLC | Feb 10, 2020 | international adoption
If you are looking to grow your family through adoption, the idea of adopting a child from another country may immediately seem appealing. Doing so may offer you the chance to provide a child with opportunities that they may not otherwise have in their country of...
On behalf of Dempsey Law, PLLC | Jan 6, 2020 | international adoption
If you and your spouse adopt a child born a foreign country, the State of North Carolina strongly recommends that you go through a re-adoption procedure once the child resides with you in North Carolina. While re-adoption does not constitute a mandatory requirement,...
On behalf of Dempsey Law, PLLC | Jan 4, 2020 | domestic adoption, international adoption
Prospective adopters in North Carolina may face unexpected changes due to recent revisions to state law. The state amended several areas of the law, affecting families seeking adoption within the state as well as from other states in the U.S. and foreign countries. ...
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...
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 | Mar 28, 2019 | international adoption
Adoption is a wonderful commitment that a family can make to growing through the addition of children. Some North Carolina families decide to adopt domestically and are able to secure adoption placements with children in the United States. Other families decide to...
