COMBINING COMPASSION WITH PRACTICALITY
In blending your families, you have likely grown to love and care for your spouse’s child. Depending on the circumstances, you may even consider taking on the legal responsibilities of a parent for him or her. If you want to adopt your stepchild, you will find it...
The home study is one of the most important parts of the adoption process. Part of the purpose of the home study is to determine whether you are fit to bring an adopted child into your home and raise him or her. However, the home study serves other purposes as well....
When you decide to adopt a child and bring him or her into your family, one factor that may concern you is how to tell your biological children about this decision. According to Adoption Network, discussing adoption in a way your children can understand usually...
Adopting a child is a major personal and financial obligation. Before these challenges are met, however, potential parents must first comply with New Jersey’s laws governing adoption. Basics According to the law, prospective parent must be 18 years of age or more and...