After all your hard work, you succeeded in adopting a baby. Before you bring your son or daughter into your household, do you know how to welcome the child properly? AdoptTogether offers tips to help you and your adopted child bond. Learn how to help your daughter or...
When you have stepchildren, they become an important part of your life. You are there for them in the same ways that a biological parent would be. If your stepchildren lost one of their biological parents or if one of their biological parents is absent, you may...
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...
If you are preparing to adopt a child, there are many factors to consider, from the financial commitments associated with adoption to the potential emotional hurdles some children face. Other issues, such as the age and even the gender of a child also require...
When you think about adopting a child, your mind may go automatically to adopting an infant or young child. There is a lack of people willing to adopt older children, especially teens. However, all children in foster care need good homes, even those who are close to...
One of the many decisions facing families considering surrogacy is whether to opt for commercial or unpaid surrogacy. Some states have laws that prohibit commercial surrogacy. North Carolina permits the intended parents and the surrogate to work together to create a...
In our legal practice, we help build families in many ways. As a result, we have become familiar with the development of advanced fertility technology. The medical world refers to these techniques as "assisted reproductive technology". It is an area of considerable...
Whether you recently adopted a child or you plan to adopt a child in the near future, it is important to go over many factors, such as your obligations, the ways your life will change with a new family member as well as the benefits of adoption. Moreover, it is also...
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...
A common concern for those considering surrogacy in North Carolina is how much control they will have over the surrogacy process and outcome. You may wonder whether the surrogate will remain committed to the agreement and whether you will be able to override decisions...
