I am introducing my blog with a series of posts comparing the five basic types of adoptions. They are agency adoptions, parental placement adoptions, foster...
In Virginia, birth parents may place their child directly for adoption with any family they choose, subject to legal procedures designed to ensure that the placement...
“Instant Mom” Shares The Foster Adoption Journey Of “My Big, Fat, Greek Wedding” StarNia Vardalos is best known for writing and starring...
There are a large number of children in the United States waiting to find an adoptive home. These children are in the legal custody of county or city Departments...
As might be expected, Step Parent Adoption is the most common form of adoption.Unfortunately, a large percentage of men who father a child and are not married to...
What Is An Open Adoption?The term “open adoption” is not well defined. It means different things to different people. And since the laws in each...
When prospective parents, as well as birth parents, learn about open adoption , they often wonder if pursuing it is a good idea. The answer to this question...
Is Open Adoption Good For The Child?It is a question on which people may disagree, and each child and their circumstances should be considered on an individual...
Are Open Adoption Agreements Enforceable In Virginia?Until relatively recently, the answer was no, they were not enforceable. Open adoptions still happened,...
What Is Included In A Post Adoption Contact & Communication Agreement?A Post Adoption Contact and Communication Agreement (PACCA) is a very technical document,...
It is not uncommon today for birth parents to place their child for adoption with a close family relative. The procedures to adopt a family member are somewhat...
On January 16, 2014, President Obama signed into law the Accuracy for Adoptees Act, a bill proposed by members of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys.The...
