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When you marry someone with a child, you do not just make a commitment to your spouse; you also accept the child as part of your family. In many families, the stepparent's role is no different from that of a biological parent, which is why stepparents often choose to...
Adoption creates a long-term relationship between the adoptive parents and a child. This process will make the adoptive parents legally responsible for all decisions related to the child. A child is eligible for adoption if no biological parent has parental rights due...
When you want to start a family, your sexual orientation should never stop you. For some LGBTQ couples, however, it does. In 2015, the legal landscape started to change for LGBTQ-headed families in the United States when the Supreme Court ruled that states must grant...
Becoming an adoptive or foster parent in Alaska gives you a chance to make a measurable difference in the life of one or more children in need. Many people are eligible to become foster or adoptive parents in the state. However, there is a specific process involved in...
Adoption is an important area of family law that many Alaskans may only associate with joining an adoptive child with a new set of parents. While domestic and international adoptions are a significant portion of the work that adoption attorneys carry, another...
Deciding to add a new member to your family is exciting, especially if you are deciding to adopt. Adopting a child is complicated but ultimately rewarding. It takes time and commitment but it is worth it in the end.There are many steps you will need to take in order...
There are dozens of reasons why a family or even a single person may decide to adopt a child. Sometimes, the child involved has a biological relationship to the person considering adoption. It's common to adopt nieces, nephews and even grandchildren if your siblings...
If you're considering growing your family with the help of adoption, then you're about to become a hero to one or more children. Adoption is a wonderful thing. It helps children find forever families and gives them the stability they need to grow up happy and...
The decision to adopt a child is a lifelong commitment. Literally, the moment you bring a child into your home to raise as your own, your life will never be the same.Adoption and raising a child comes with many joys and stresses. As such, parents will want to weigh...