Whether you are preparing to adopt a child for the first time, are considering adopting another child or are simply thinking about whether this is the right move for your family, it is important to go over all of your options closely. Sometimes, people determine that...
Those people in North Carolina who have participated in the adoption process know just how complex it can be (particularly in international cases). Yet most might assume those complexities arise from administrative tasks; the children involved no doubt simply want to...
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...
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 allows...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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. ...
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...
