Category Archives: Adoption

There is no question that adoption is a viable option for those couples seeking to expand their families and the joy in their lives. However, while adoption can prove to be a joyous experience, it's important to remember that it can also be very diff...

The U.S. Supreme Court declined without comment to hear a controversial case involving the rights of same-sex couples in adoptions last week. The case involved two men who adopted an infant in New York. The baby was originally born in Louisiana, a...

Here in Texas, it is not uncommon to see many different types of family arrangements, meaning the traditional definition of family - husband, wife and 2-3 kids - is no longer necessarily the norm. For example, single parent homes have steadily increa...

Contrary to popular belief, the adoption process is not just limited to potential parents seeking to add younger children to their expanding families. In fact, many people are now choosing to enlarge their families through so-called adult adoptions. ...

In recent news, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), the state agency in charge of overseeing the health, safety, welfare - and potential adoption - of children taken into long-term custody is now facing a federal class acti...

Today's post, the second in a series, will take a closer look at a very interesting adoption case out of Missouri. Specifically, the Supreme Court of Missouri was called upon to decide whether to restore the parental rights of a woman who was detaine...

Today's post, the first in a series, will take a closer look at a very interesting adoption case out of Missouri. Specifically, the Supreme Court of Missouri was called upon to decide whether to restore the parental rights of a woman who was detained...

For those seeking to start or expand a family, adoption can prove to be a viable, exciting and ultimately rewarding option. However, the adoption process can be somewhat difficult to comprehend due to a multitude of complex legal procedures. Fortu...

For those seeking to start or expand a family, adoption can prove to be a viable, exciting and ultimately rewarding option. However, the adoption process can prove to be somewhat difficult to comprehend due to a multitude of complex legal procedures...