Month: February 2023
Is Gay Adoption Legal?
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Lesbian and gay couples are more likely than heterosexual couples to adopt a child. In fact, they adopt children twice as often. However, there are still several questions about whether they are legally allowed to adopt a child. Read on to learn more. What are the legal requirements for gay adoption? And is it ethical…
Read MoreThings You Should Know Before Fostering
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Fostering is a way of providing a child with a stable, safe home environment Fostering a child is a rewarding opportunity that can provide stability and safety for the child. Many foster children come from broken homes and often need a home that can provide a stable environment. It is important to understand the needs…
Read MoreThe Legality of Adoption in Certain Countries
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Adoption is a legal process that transfers parental rights and filiation from one person to another. Adoptive parents are legally required to be at least eighteen years old, married, and in good health. Adoptive parents must also be able to provide financial support for the child. Read on to learn more about the legality of…
Read MoreAdoption Assistance
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Adoption assistance through your employer may cover several adoption expenses. This help may come from a reimbursement plan through your human resources department. However, employers rarely have adoption professionals on staff. The reimbursement plan typically covers about 80 percent of certain itemized costs, averaging about $4,000. Special needs adoptions may be reimbursed at a higher…
Read MoreThings You Need to Know About the Adoption Scandal
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As an adoptive parent, you have probably thought about what type of child you would like to adopt. Many children are taken away from their birth families due to abuse or neglect; they often have medical or learning disabilities. You may need to adjust your age range or adapt your lifestyle to accommodate the child's…
Read MoreChoosing An Adoption Lawyer
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Adoption is a method of giving a child a new, permanent family. To be successful it requires legal, religious, and societal recognition. While some societies have passed specific laws governing the adoption process, others have adopted them through less formal means, such as contracts that define parental responsibilities and inheritance rights. In the 20th century,…
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