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Can You Adopt Someone Over 18 in North Carolina?
Mark is a stepparent who raised his stepchild Alexandra with unwavering love and devotion, treating her as if she was his biological child. He celebrated her every milestone and triumph,…
How Do LGBT Adoption Laws Work in North Carolina?
In a landmark 2014 decision, a federal court struck down North Carolina’s same-sex marriage ban, setting the stage for the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide the…
Examining the Role of Adoption Facilitators: What North Carolina Can Learn from California’s Ban
Adoption is a beautiful journey that unites families, but it can also be complex and challenging. The matching process, the second step after a home study, could involve adoption facilitators,…
Understanding the Impact of the ADOPT Act on Interstate Adoption
When adopting a child from another state, residents of North Carolina must be aware of the process known as interstate adoption. Unlike adopting within your state, interstate adoption mandates specific…
Make the Adoption Tax Credit Refundable
What does that mean? The existing tax credit for adoption expenses reduces a filer’s tax liability dollar for dollar, but only up to the amount you owe. Refundable tax credits…
My Husband Wants to Adopt My Child in North Carolina. What are the Rights of My Child’s Biological Parent?
Your spouse has already taken on the role of a parent, shouldering the responsibilities and forging a deep emotional connection. Now, it’s time for him to secure his relationship with…
The Blind Side – Lessons Learned
The inspiring feel-good story of Michael Oher and the Touhy family has turned into another sad tabloid event. To make it worse, all that unpleasant drama could have been avoided. …
The Consequences of Delaying Stepparent Adoption in North Carolina
Navigating stepparent adoption in North Carolina can be complex and fraught with challenges. While it’s natural for a parent to think, “I want my husband/wife/partner to adopt my son or…
Adopting Your Stepchild in North Carolina: What Stepparents Must Know
Are you the stepparent of a child whose biological parent is not in the picture? Going through with a legal adoption may be a good choice for your family. It…
Breaking Down Barriers: Understanding Interstate Adoption in North Carolina
If you live in North Carolina and are adopting a child from another state, the process is known as interstate adoption. Interstate adoption has special requirements compared to intra-state adoption,…
The Adoption Process in North Carolina: How To Finance Your Dream Family
Adoption costs often add up quickly between adoption application fees, agency fees, home study costs, attorneys’ fees, and travel and lodging expenses. Adoptive families may also cover costs for the…
Experienced NC Adoption Lawyer Answers Adoption FAQs
Whether you’re considering adopting a child or placing a child for adoption, you likely have some legal questions about the adoption process in North Carolina. Below, Adoption Attorney Bobby Mills…