Adoptive Family Articles

The Rights of Presumed Putative Fathers
In the decades since 1960, out-of-wedlock births have increased dramatically. While much research on childbearing trends and the characteristics of unwed mothers exists, very little is known about putative fathers, the alleged or reputed fathers of children born out-of-wedlock. However, there is an expanding population of putative fathers who wish to play a role in their children's upbringing. ...


Court Jurisdiction and Venue for Adoption Petitions
Adoption is a legal process for making a child a permanent member of a family other than the child's birth family. This legal process falls under the jurisdiction of a court of law in the state where the adoption occurs.


Adoption Loans
While it's far from ideal to borrow money for an adoption, adoptive families may find a loan necessary to cover the large and immediate expenses. In some cases, you may be able to pay the loan back quickly once you receive a tax credit or are reimbursed by your employer or the military. Possible loan sources include:


Protecting yourself from fees at risk
With most adoption professionals, many of the adoption expenses are at risk should the birth parent(s) change their mind and choose to parent. Families can lose thousands of dollars, sometimes the losses are so high that is prohibits them from adopting in the future.


Preventing a Disrupted or Overturned Adoption
Most prospective families considering domestic adoption worry about birth parents changing their mind. Families often think the organization they choose has little effect on whether an adoption disrupts or fails. This article will help see why the organization you choose can have a dramatic effect on whether your adoption is successful or ends up disrupted. ...


The Costs of Adopting
Many couples are often overwhelmed by the cost when they begin looking into adoption. There are many factors that contribute to the cost of an adoption, including the cost of the necessary legal work, advertising fees, travel expenses, etc.


Why does adoption cost so much?

Below is an itemization of possible expenses for many adoptions. There is much more involved with the adoption process than many people initially realize. This is provided as a breakdown to give couples an understanding of the services involved and costs accumulated for adoption services.

Why does American Adoptions Cost More?
Testimonial: I would suggest every family read this article and especially follow the link to the questions at the end of this article and make sure that you ask them. The article is packed with good advice and is worth the read. It saved my husband and I from joining an organization that appeared too good to be true. ...


Living Expenses - Why?

Learn why some birth parents may need living exenses as part of the adoption process.

How Much Does Adoption Cost?

Learn what factors contribute to the cost of an adoption and how American Adoptions helps families afford adoption.