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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 [...]

Adopting A Child: Why Consider Adoption And Is It Right For You?

Posted by on February 17, 2011 No comments
In basic terms, adoption is when a child's custody is given to a person or two people that aren't the biological parents of that child. Adoption permanently negates the biological parent or parents from any responsibility of that child for the rest of its life. The person or people that adopted the child gain full custodial rights and there isn't really a difference between biological and adoptive parents in the eyes of the law. There are many different types of adoption that include open adoption, semi-open adoption, and closed adoption. An open adoption is when custody is given to non-biological parents but the biological parents are entitled to visits, letters, or other forms of contact. The arrangements vary and can be very lenient or restrictive depending on the situation. A semi-open 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 [...]

Getting Started With Child Adoption

Posted by on September 14, 2010 19 comments
Adopting a child is a major turning point in a couple's life, which is why knowing where to begin the adoption process can be quite difficult. Adoption allows your family to grow, expand, and become whole, but it's important to begin the journey properly and carry out a lot of research before you jump in head first. There are so many choices when it comes to adoptions, such as international adoption, so it's prudent to take it slowly and examine all your choices, and the needs of your family, before you make a final decision and start filling out paperwork. You should conduct some research on the various restrictions and requirements involved with each type of adoption, so that you know what to expect, and whether or not you qualify for certain adoptions. Finding the right Read more [...]