Are you thinking about adopting a child? If so, read on to learn what you need to know about adopting a child. The population of the Earth is rapidly expanding. Early models of prediction trace the human population growth to the size of some 9.8 billion by the year 2050. This wide-spread growth is causing…
Fathers have a lot of rights that many people don’t know about. Read on to learn what you don’t know about fathers’ rights. There are more than five million domestic disputes that hit the courts every year; yet of these, only 14% of the parents’ granted custody of their children are fathers. Fathers have certain…
Thinking about adoption? Before you go any further make sure you’ve asked yourself the right questions, are in the right stage of your life? and most importantly are you prepared? Here are the 5 things you need to know before you bring a new child into your life. 1. Are You Eligible to Adopt? –…
Adopting a child is a lengthy, but exciting process. In an adoption, the legal relationship between biological parents and a child are terminated and a new legal relationship between adoptive parents and a child are created. Many adoptive parents cannot wait to take their child home permanently and look forward to the day when the…
The right of a parent to care for his or her children is one of the most fundamental rights in the American legal system. Both the criminal and civil courts recognize that parental rights are more important than just about any other type of right or privilege, and a parent’s right to raise a child…
Adopting a stepchild is a rewarding, life-changing experience. When your new spouse has children, adopting these children as your own cements your new family’s bond. If you are considering adopting a stepchild in Washington state, you will need to clear several legal hurdles. Getting Consent In order to adopt a stepchild, you must have consent…