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Family Law Prof Blog
Morongo, 3 other tribes ask U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Indian Child Welfare Act
By Family Law
From The San Bernadino Sun:The Morongo Band of Mission Indians and four other tribes from across the nation have joined the federal government in petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to…
Family Law Prof Blog
Guam: Licensure Requirement Of Child Adoption Agencies
By Family Law
From The Guam Daily Post:Sens. Telo Taitague, Sabina Perez and Joanne Brown and Speaker Therese Terlaje have introduced Bill 179-36, legislation that would require adoption agencies to be licensed by the…
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What are the Different Types of Adoption in New Jersey?
By Accel Admin
The state of New Jersey has types of adoption for all of the different families and circumstances. While the adoption process can be joyous, it can also be stressful. Contact…
Family Law Prof Blog
The Source Of Help For Military Foster and Adoptive Families
By Family Law
From Government Accountability Office:The Department of Defense offers programs and services that can help active-duty service-members who foster or adopt a child. But, most military foster and adoptive families aren't…
Adoption, Surrogacy and the Law
How Can You Approach Stepparent Adoption?
As a stepparent, you have an important role to play in your stepchild’s life. Often, when children have an absent biological parent, adoption becomes a serious topic.According to Gladney Center…
Adoption, Surrogacy and the Law
Are you ready to adopt?
When you are looking into options for expanding your family, adoption is one of many that you may take. It is a great possibility for many couples seeking to be…
Adoption, Surrogacy and the Law
How Do You Qualify to Adopt a Child in North Carolina?
The decision to adopt a child represents a serious, lifetime commitment that is intensely exciting.There is an ongoing need for adoptive parents in the state of North Carolina, but what…
Legal Profession Blog
“Generally Biological Mothers Often Lie”
An attorney's misconduct in two adoption matters drew disbarment from the Kansas Supreme Court.In one matter the attorney filed false papers without adequate investigation. The biological mother testified at the hearing…
Family Law Prof Blog
Pennsylvania: Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network
By Family Law
From Governor Tom Wolf:Department of Human Services (DHS) recognized Pennsylvania families, individuals and organizations who help children and youth achieve permanent homes through the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN),…
Adoption, Surrogacy and the Law
Do Children Benefit From Stepparent Adoptions?
If you have a blended family, you may be thinking of turning your informal parent-child relationships into official ones. While there are many considerations to address when deciding whether to…