Adoptive Family Articles

Consent to Adoption

Information on how, what and when a consent is taken in an adoption proceeding and for what reasons a birth parent may revoke their consent.

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.


When should you hire an attorney for your adoption process?

It is not necessary to hire an attorney until you have decided on the International Adoption Professional who will arrange your adoption. With International adoptions, attorneys are not typically needed until the very end of the adoption process.