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Adoption
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Family Law Prof Blog
The Baby Brokers: Inside America’s Murky Private-Adoption Industry
By Family Law
From Time:[A]t any given time, an estimated 1 million U.S. families are looking to adopt—many of them seeking infants. That figure dramatically outpaces the number of available babies in the…
For Good
Caring about Caregivers: Facilitating Adoptions with Mobilization for Justice
By William C. Silverman, Alexander Volpicello, Na Hye Kim
Due to COVID-19 court restrictions, there have been no adoption proceedings over the past 14 months in New York City, culminating in a backlog of children in need. Although these…
Family Law Prof Blog
Adoptions Gone Wrong
By Family Law
From BBC:Claire and Ed adopted their sons 13 years ago. When the brothers found their biological family on social media aged 15 and 16, it took just three months for…
A Lawyer's Blog
WHEN CONSENT OF BIOLOGICAL FATHER TO ADOPTION NOT NECESSARY
Matter of Gabriella U. (Amanda T.--James S.) 2021 NY Slip Op 02581 Decided on April 29, 2021 Appellate Division, Third Department:"Appeal from an order of the Family Court of Sullivan…
Family Law Prof Blog
Platonic Parenting
By Family Law
From Deseret News:Robin Mock is trying to figure out how she wants to become a mom. She knows she wants to have a child — and soon. She’s 43, in…
Family Law Prof Blog
Decision Strikes Key Parts of Native American Adoptions Law
By Family Law
From Associated Press:Parts of a federal law giving Native American families preference in the adoption of Native American children were effectively struck down Tuesday by a sharply divided federal appeals…
Family Law Prof Blog
Hundreds of US families have been trying for a year to adopt children from China. They’re still waiting
By Family Law
From CNN:According to the State Department, about 400 American families' adoptions of children in China were put on hold because of the Covid-19 pandemic.In a February 2021 letter to families,…
China Justice Observer
How to Place Your Child for Adoption？
By Publisher
Parents who have unusual difficulties and are unable to support their children may place them out for adoption. Both biological parents shall place out their children for adoption together. However,…
China Justice Observer
How Can Foreigner Adopt Child from China?
By Publisher
The foreigner may adopt children in China in accordance with the law and shall fulfill the same requirements as the Chinese adopter. Step 1: the foreign adopter shall prepare the…
China Justice Observer
Can Single Man/Woman Adopt Children?
By Publisher
It depends. A person without a spouse may adopt a child or children, except that if he or she adopts a child of the opposite gender, the age gap between…