Legal Considerations in Adoption

As you consider adoption, find guidance about questions to ask, how agencies work, the various types of adoption, and resources to help you make an informed decision.

Hello Before Goodbye

Therapist Marlou Russell, Ph.D. explains why she believes it's important to allow mother-child bonding without the presence of prospective adoptive parents before birth.... [more]

Learn About Open Adoption

Learn about open adoption from organizations, individuals, and therapists; for expectant and adopting parents.... [more]

Legal Considerations

Legal considerations for those seeking to adopt and those placing a child include locating an adoption attorney, understanding legal definitions, knowing the law governing each type of adoption, and knowing your rights.... [more]

Legal Options for Caregivers

When substitute care for children is needed, options include adoption, guardianship, legal custody, and others. Learn what each involves and state restrictions.... [more]

Navigating the Agency Maze

Adoption agencies are a flourishing presence on the Internet, but how do you know which ones are really best for you? Here are some tips to help navigate the maze.... [more]

Placing a Child for Adoption: Fear

Placing a child for adoption is filled with questions and fears. Birthmothers offer insight.... [more]

Post-Adoption Contact Agreements

What you need to know about these written agreements between placing and adopting parents: What they are, why you might want to make one, how to make one, and legal considerations.... [more]

Basic Answers to Basic Questions
A good place to start with your first questions about adoption and the various options available; from the Nolo Law Encyclopedia.

Legal Aspects of Adoption
Attorney Mark McDermott offers information on adoption law for adoptive parents and birth parents on agency, independent, and intercountry and homestudy and Uniform Adoption Law, as well as guidance on avoiding contested adoptions.

"Trends and Pitfalls in Adoption"
Attorney Toby Solomon discusses putative father registries, legal malpractice, wrongful adoption, and other issues surrounding adoption.

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