Adoption Dissolution Nothing in the world can ever go as smoothly as we like. This happens in all aspects of life and even in the world of adoption. Occasionally, a child gets adopted into a family and it doesn’t turn out to be the right move. There could be a number of factors that could […]

Adoption 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 […]

Choosing An Adoption Agency Adopting a child is a very big step in a couples life and the choices and laws involved in this process might seem overwhelming. One of the most important things you can do is find an experienced adoption agency with an outstanding reputation. A good adoption agency can help you with […]

Closed Adoption Closed adoption is when a parent or parents adopt a child but the records of the biological parents are kept a secret. Obviously, this can only be done with newborns and very young children who haven’t grown up around their biological parents. This was one of the first types of adoption but more […]

Foster Child Adoption Foster children present a very unique situation for prospective parents. Foster children have either been given up by their parents or placed in the system by a government agency for one reason or another. Foster children often move from parents to parents throughout their lives due to behavioral or other issues such […]

Infertility and Adoption For many couples, adoption might be the only option to have a child. Sometimes people go many years trying to conceive only to find out there is some medical issue that is stopping them. This could be due to either the man or the woman having reproductive problems. This can be devastating […]

Is Adoption Right For You? How can you tell if adoption is right for you? This can be one of the hardest questions to answer. Adoption is one of the most difficult and life changing events you will ever face. This child is going to be a part of you for the rest of your […]

Open Adoption With Biological Family Contact Open adoption is when a child gets adopted but the biological parents are still allowed to have a relationship with the child. Depending on the agreement, extended family may be permitted to be involved as well. This means the child’s biological aunts, uncles, grandparents and any other relatives could […]

Putting Your Child Up For Adoption Even considering putting your child up for adoption can be one of the most difficult things a parent will ever have to do in their lives. The decision, however, is a gesture of love because you know you are doing what is the best for that child and their […]

Typical Open Adoption A typical open adoption means that the biological parents are permitted to have some type of contact with the adopted child. This can be accomplished many different ways. By phone is the easiest way but sometimes e-mail, letters, or even personal visits might be an option. This contact doesn’t always mean both […]