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Pitfalls and Things to Avoid in a North Carolina Independent Adoption
If you’re thinking about adoption in North Carolina, you may be considering a private or independent adoption. A private adoption can be the right path for an adoptive family, and…
How Do I Adopt A Relative In North Carolina?
Relative adoptions are very common in the United States. In fact, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that more than 30 percent of the adoptions that occur…
How To Choose The Right Adoption Attorney
Choosing an adoption attorney can be a very personal and difficult decision. Making the decision to add to your family is a life-changing experience, and having the right attorney on…
What You Need to Know About Readoption in North Carolina
When you’re going through an international adoption, there are a lot of things to think about. There’s paperwork that you must complete in both countries in order to make sure…
When a Mother Chooses Adoption
If you find out that you’re unexpectedly expecting, you have options. One of the options you have is adoption. Adoption allows you to give an adoptive parent or parents the…
10 Things You Need To Know About Stepparent Adoptions
When you form your blended family, you might start to think about whether it’s possible for a step-parent to legally adopt their step-children. In many cases, the answer is yes.…
All About Stepparent Adoption In North Carolina
Today’s families come in all shapes and sizes. Step-parents often want to adopt their step-children. In fact, step-parent adoption is one of the most common types of adoption. If your…
Is Gestational Surrogacy Right For Me?
Today’s families come in all shapes and sizes. You may have biological children with your partner but have difficulty conceiving another child. You may be a single parent who is…
North Carolina Allows Parents to Adopt On Their Terms
In September 2016, Samantha Snipes waited on standby for a flight from Atlanta to Raleigh. She was scared and alone. She was due to give birth to a son in…
Heart & Soul – Effective January 31, 2018
Adoption Agency License Revoked. The Utah Department of Human Services has revoked the license of Heart & Soul Adoptions. Heart & Soul is an adoption agency in located in Centerville,…
Consent & Revocation Periods – Avoiding Surprises.
In North Carolina, a parent who places a child for adoption signs a consent to adoption. Like in many other states, the parent has the right to revoke that consent.…
Bobby Mills Presenting at Adoption Law Made Simple CLE
Bobby Mills is offering a CLE seminar on Monday, February 19th from 9am to 4:30pm at the Hampton Inn & Suites in downtown Raleigh. To sign up or learn more,…