Depending on how your adoption unfolds, your child may retain contact with his or her biological parents. This is often seen in the context of an open adoption or an adoption in which a post-adoption contact agreement is negotiated, the latter of which can be a great way to provide reassurance to a biological parent… Read more »
Sometimes, potential parents are not able to have a biological child due to medical or infertility reasons or they choose to open their home to a child in need through the process of adoption. Adoption is not an inexpensive process. It is important to be aware of the costs you may incur if you choose… Read more »
Adopting a child is a wonderful, exciting decision. You have chosen to provide a child with a loving home filled with safety and stability. When you are going through the adoption process, you will need to decide if you would like to have an open adoption. Open adoption is a continuum, ranging from providing updates… Read more »
Finalizing an adoption can be more difficult than anticipated. Even if the birth parent and prospective adoptive parents agree about the important issues, emotions can take over once the time comes for adoption consents to be signed. In many instances, this leaves the birth parents wondering if they are doing what is right for their… Read more »
Adoption is a beautiful act of love and kindness. It does not matter if you are looking to expand or start your family, Ronnie Fishbein, Attorney at Law, can help you make a decision about adopting a child. Before you begin the process be sure to consider the following four items. 1) Your motivation When… Read more »
Because I receive many questions about the adoption home study process. I have prepared this guide to help prospective adoptive parents prepare for the home study and explain the issues that will be covered during the home study. Getting Ready: Start discussing parenting issues with each other, such as discipline, how you were raised, childcare… Read more »
There are many reasons to decide on adopting a child. It does not matter what your particular circumstances are, we offer tips that will help you prepare for the adoption process. 1. Educate yourself. One of the most important steps you can take it to educate yourself before you begin the adoption process. Learn all… Read more »
Each adoptive parent will experience bonding in a different way and must understand that there is no set time frame for bonding, especially with older children. Bonding is a process that will take time. In order to help you make the transition, consider the following tips to help with the bonding process. 1. Be predictable…. Read more »
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