Hollywood Stardom is Not a Requirement for Adoption
“Brangelina” have scoured the globe looking for children to make their own. But you don’t have to be a Hollywood star to adopt. There are no set requirements for an adoptive parent’s age, wealth, social status, beauty or home square footage. The only requirement in most states is the level of love, understanding and guidance a parent can offer a …
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Open or Closed Adoption: Which is Right for You?
Adoption is an exciting process. When you add to your family by adopting a child to love and care for, you are beginning a lifelong relationship and commitment. Therefore, it is best to think about the impact of the adoption process on you and the child at the time of adoption and in the future. Open Adoption In an open adoption , the birth parents and the adoptive parents know each …
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Surrender of Parental Rights
Use this Surrender of Parental Rights form for any parent voluntarily surrendering their parental rights. It specifies the rights being …
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Agreement to Mediate
This Agreement to Mediate form describes the mediation process and is used at the beginning of the mediation session. This form is used internally …
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Petition for Adoption
This Petition for Adoption is the primary form filed in the adoption of either a minor child or adult, although other documents as well as an …
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