When you are adopting a child, you must begin with a home study. An adoption home study is an overview of your life. It consists of a criminal background check, health clearance, a review of your finances, an assessment of your marriage, partnership, and other personal relationships. A home study is used by the courts…Read More
In only a few short weeks, the COVID-19 virus has changed the way Americans live. Commerce has ceased in most cities, people have stopped socializing, celebrating, traveling, and interacting with those outside of their households. The pandemic has confused and frightened many people. But some individuals are more vulnerable to its effects than others. If…Read More
Expectant Mothers – Considering Adoption for My Baby Not everyone who becomes pregnant is ready to raise a child. Unplanned pregnancies can happen. They are not limited to single women as many women who are married or in long-term committed relationships consider adoption if they are simply not ready to parent their child or another…Read More
Being pregnant in prison is a difficult situation to be in. However, you are not without rights and options. The actions or incidents that led to your imprisonment cannot rob you of the right to be a mother or make decisions about the future of your child. If you are pregnant in prison, you can…Read More
An unexpected pregnancy can be a surprising and shocking development in your life. Deciding what to do about the pregnancy can be stressful. If your life circumstances make it hard for you to raise a child, then you will have serious choices to make. Ending the pregnancy is an option. However, if you are not…Read More
An unexpected pregnancy can bring with it many mixed feelings. You may have feelings of joy and sadness, delight and fear, love and sorrow. If your life circumstances make it impossible for you to raise and support a child, the range of emotions you feel can be highly stressful. Deciding what to do about the…Read More
Relative Adoption When many people hear the word “adoption”, they think of the common scenario of a couple adopting a child not related to them by blood. However, there are several types of adoption, and many adoptions take place within a family unit including adoptions of a nephew, niece, grandchild or stepchild. Courts prefer the…Read More
While the number of teen pregnancies has decreased in the past few years, there are still young ladies who find themselves in this position. This can be a frightening time for these teens while they come to terms with the situation and determine how they plan to proceed. Some teens might try to hide the…Read More
Historically, adoptions were secret arrangements that were filled with confidentiality. The birth parents and adoptive parents didn’t know each other. The child was left with many questions about their birth family until they became an adult and could search for them. This type of arrangement is now called a closed adoption. These days, the vast…Read More
An unplanned pregnancy may bring many uncertainties. It can be a scary experience for some women. If you are in this position, there are many things that might come to mind. Thinking about them might become the single most prevalent focal point of your life. If you are in this position now, here are some…Read More
