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 »