Those thinking of adopting usually consider the cost of welcoming a non-biological child into their home. Knowing all costs and fees helps parties develop a sound budget and protect their financial health. Adoption Services, Inc. explains common domestic adoption...
Month: January 2022
Involuntary termination of parental rights in North Carolina
Before you can adopt a child, termination of the biological parent's parental rights must take place. This means that the birth parents no longer have rights to the child that the law would otherwise confer on them automatically. In most adoption cases, biological...
Why do you want a strong known donor agreement?
It is a big decision to become a parent, no matter how you do it, and knowing everything you can about the process before starting is vital. Using a sperm donor to conceive a child is sometimes necessary for same-sex couples and marriages. It is also a path for...
What to tell your adopted children and how to treat them
There are reasons for hiding that you are not related to your adoptive children. Such ideas might make you think that avoidance is the easier path. There is no legal obligation to tell your adopted children the truth. That said, staying honest about their adoption is...