Adoption is a legal process through which non-birth parents assume the rights of a child’s natural parents, and thereby take full and permanent responsibility for the child. Adoption terminates the birth parents’ obligations to the child. There are several types of Adoption: domestic Adoption, international Adoption, open Adoption, and closed Adoption. In an open Adoption, the birth parents may meet, and in some instances even choose the adoptive parents for their child. In closed Adoptions, there is not contact between the child’s natural parents and the new, adoptive parents of the child. Domestic Adoption refers to Adoptions where parents and child are permanent residents of the United States. International Adoption is a far more complex area of Family Law, and practically necessitates the hiring of an International Adoption Attorney, to aid in the Adoption of a child from a foreign country. Adoption is a major step, and the process can be quite complex. It is best approached with the help of an experienced Adoption Lawyer who can provide insight and guidance throughout this rewarding experience.

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• Basics
  Introductory information on adoption, including a glossary of adoption terms and a look at parties involved in the adoption process.
• Types
  The differences between the types of adoption, open versus closed, agency versus private, etc.
• Brief Guide
   A step-by-step guide to each phase of the adoption process.
• Adoptive Parenting Issues
  Tips for parents of adopted children, including psychological aspects of adoption
• International Law
  Information on adopting children from a country other than your own.
• Same Sex Information
  Adoption and parenting issues for gay and lesbian couples. 
• State Laws
  Adoption laws in all 50 states.

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