Category Archives: Child Adoption Laws

Your Child Adoption Questions Answered

Posted by on July 11, 2011 No comments
Most adults face the question from inquisitive relatives or friends regarding when, if ever, they intend to have children. Society expects that healthy adults propagate the species. It is Darwinism at its finest but some adults are faced with a conundrum when it comes to biologically reproducing a child from their own loins. For some it is a matter of whether or not they are able to have a kid. Some may not wish to be in a relationship just for the sole opportunity of being a parent. Some are in a same-sex relationship and do not wish to give birth. Others may feel that there are far too many unloved children in the world and that they would be adding to this problem by ignoring the children already in the world in favor of giving birth to a child. Child adoption is a solution many adults Read more [...]

2009 Citizenship Law Applies to Adopted Children

Posted by on June 13, 2011 2 comments
The Canadian government has adopted a new citizenship law that solves a series of questions about Canadian Citizenship Act (Bill C-37). Buried in that law is a provision that has gone unnoticed until now, which imposes limits on the rights of Canadian citizenship for children adopted abroad. Recent articles in the National Post, Globe & Mail and Ottawa Citizen allowed these provisions to the attention of the adoption community. Although this new legislation comes into force April 17, 2009, I hope it's not too late to adopt parents to express their views (read comments from adoptive parents to this day. See also Parents complex Citizenship Act anger adoption). The provisions of the new law are complex, so I prepared a series of questions and answers at the end of this article, which Read more [...]

Adoption is it Right For You?

Posted by on September 14, 2010 18 comments
Family Law - Adoption The concept of adoption refers to the act by which an adult formally become the guardian of a child and thus incurs the rights and responsibilities that come with being a parent. It is a formal legal process in which a legal relationship between a child and guardian is formed. This legal relationship means that the adopted child becomes the legal heir of the adopter and terminates any legal rights that were in existence with the child's natural parents. There is a lot of law surrounding adoption and the laws surrounding it often change depending on which state you live in. An example of this is the fact that depending on your state and jurisdiction you may have no options open to you when it comes to the type of adoption that you opt for. There are two Read more [...]

International adoption – A new ray of hope

Posted by on September 14, 2010 19 comments
When a couple or an individual adopts a child who is born in other country and becomes a legal and permanent parent, then this type of adoption is called International adoption or it is also famous by the name of inter country adoption. The legal parents of the adopted child must have to meet all the legal requirements of the country from which the child belongs and also of the country to which the parent belongs. All the countries are not interested in this internationaladoption except few. They are Korea, China, Ethiopia and few more. These countries have well-established rules and regulations for the adoption of child. For international adoption different countries have different law and their requirements are also different. This agency makes a detail survey before going Read more [...]

Learning About Adoption Announcements

Posted by on September 14, 2010 21 comments
The long process of adoption can be a trying time for many would-be parents. Aside from all the paperwork that you have to go through, there are the background checks that will determine your capacity to provide for the child, social workers and adoption agencies making those countless interviews to see if you're fit parents, and especially, the long wait for the paperwork and testimonies to get through the proper channels. But when the moment comes when your adoption pushes through, it just about takes all your energy to announce it to the world that you have a child and that despite the non-relation, it's as good as one. Adoption announcements are a good way to tell all your friends and family that you're expecting. Adopting a child is one of the most selfless things any person Read more [...]

Adoption Network

Posted by on September 14, 2010 18 comments
Adoption Network Reviews - Adoption NetworkBelow are some common issues that both sides often face.Many open adoptions are cordial, but somewhat reserved. For most people, telephone calls have become the preferred mode of communication. Even people who telephone or visit each other sometimes feel detached. Sometimes feeling that they have nothing in common but the child, adoptive parents often tend to concentrate on reporting the child's milestones to the birthparents.Adoption Network Review - ANLC ReviewsIt is also very helpful for prospective adoptive parents looking to adopt to speak with a professional counselor. There are many issues related to adoption which are best addressed prior to pursuing an adoption. Are both spouses ready to accept a child into their homes and understand Read more [...]

Child Custody – Joint Custody and the Best Interest of the Child Standard

Posted by on September 14, 2010 14 comments
“In the best interest of the child” or “child’s best interest” is the famous mantra of the family court, which is prevalent in child custody proceedings today, yet its interpretation by the family court or judges is often arbitrary and its meaning is still obscure. Moreover, the law regarding child custody varies from state to state leaving no uniform legal position regarding what is in the best interest of the child. Some states have a preference and presumption towards joint custody while others do not. Some states are amending its law to adopt a preference and presumption for joint custody while others are amending its law to allow joint custody only when the parents agree to it. Like most states the standard for child custody determination in California Read more [...]

Adoption Records Overview: United States

Posted by on September 14, 2010 18 comments
For a country as big and diversified as the US, adoption records are very important to keep. What is adoption? Adoption is the lawful act of permanently admitting a child with a parent or parents other than the birth mother or father. In accordance to an adoption order a parent or parents are liable to transfer parental responsibilities and rights over the child onto the adoptive parent or parents. Once an adoption is finalized, there is no authorized distinction between adopted children and those born to the parents. According to adoption records adoption has gained persistent standing in American society. Who adopts At present, studies say that in the United States 1 in 5 couples of childbearing age encounter grave problems in trying to conceive a baby. For these Read more [...]

Rhode Island Child Custody Law – Guardian Ad Litem For the Minor Child in Family Court

Posted by on September 14, 2010 18 comments
In Rhode Island (RI), A guardian ad litem is an individual  appointed by a Family Court Judge. The Guardian represents the hypothetical best interest of the minor child in a Child Custody, Rhode Island Divorce , Visitation or other type of Family Court case. The Guardian ad litem is not a lawyer for the minor child! Guardians are frequently used in contentious custody cases when the parties have the resources to afford a guardian. The judge could make an appointment of a Guardian or the parties can agree to a guardian being appointed. If the parties cannot afford a guardian, the Court can have Rhode Island Family Services do a home study and investigation for free. A guardian is typically a Rhode Island Lawyer / Attorney who has been certified by the Family Court. They are required Read more [...]

Adoption Law

Posted by on September 14, 2010 18 comments
Adoption is defined as the legal process by which a person becomes a lawful member of a family different from their birth family. An order of adoption is ruled by the court, granting adoptive parents the same rights and responsibilities as parents whose children are born to them. The adopted child therefore receives the rights to inheritance, child support, having their name legally changed and an issuance of an amended birth certificate.There are different types of adoption. They are classified as independent, agency, stepparent, relative placement and adult adoption. An independent adoption occurs when adoptive families and birth parents find each other on their own or through the assistance of an adoption intermediary. Agency adoptions are different in that they are handled Read more [...]