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Interstate Adoption in North Carolina

There are many ways to start and grow your family. Outside of traditional methods, many parents choose in vitro fertilization and adoption. For you, or you and your spouse, adoption of a newborn or older child may be the right path. Adoption is a wonderful choice to make, but it comes with rules, regulations, and […]

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What If My Ex’s New Spouse Wants to Legally Adopt My Child?

Few issues are more volatile than those of child custody after a divorce. If you are your son or daughter’s non-custodial parent, you might experience more upset if your ex re-marries. One question you may have is, “what happens if my ex’s new spouse wants to legally adopt my child?” Your ex and their new […]

Adoption FAQ

Having a child placed in your family for adoption can be a dream come true. But once the placement is made, your adoption journey is far from over. You still need to file the adoption petition with the clerk of the court, complete post-placement assessments, and attend the final adoption hearing. During this time, many […]

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Do LGBTQ Parents Who Adopt Get Parental Leave?

Whenever you bring a new child into the family, you want to spend time with them. This time is a necessity. Infants and young children must be taken care of and supervised 24 hours a day. Your child will also an emotional and psychological needs. As a new parent, you need to bond with your […]

How Much Will an Adoption Cost?

Adoption costs in North Carolina vary based on the type of adoption you are seeking. Adopting a child through a state-licensed agency costs very little compared to adoption through a private organization. However, your adoption choice may initially be based on factors other than cost. If you have questions about the costs and steps associated […]

Adoption: Where to Start?

Deciding to adopt a child can be an incredibly rewarding and momentous occasion on your life. While you may be planning for the day your child comes home, you need to learn how to start the actual process. The information below provides an introductory look at adoption, but if you’re in need of more information, […]

North Carolina Adoption Preplacement Assessment Process

Making a decision to adopt a child, while exciting, is only the beginning of the arduous process. Before the North Carolina Division of Social Services can allow a child to be adopted, it has to get to know the potential adoptive parents so it can confirm the child will be raised in a safe, loving […]

Adoption Financial Assistance

Deciding to adopt a child can be exhilarating, but the process for adoption is not an easy one. The stress and expenses can become overwhelming. The children waiting to be adopted often spend several years in the care of adoption agencies or foster homes. Older children, siblings, and those with special needs are sometimes dubbed […]

Same Sex Adoption Ban Now Overturned in All 50 States

A federal judge recently overturned a 2000 ruling in Mississippi that banned same-sex couples from adoption. This decision was especially momentous because it officially made same-sex adoption legal in all 50 states. In 2015, four Mississippi same-sex couples wanting to adopt children challenged the law, which succinctly states, “[a]doption by couples of the same gender […]