Adopting a child is an exciting process, but it requires preparation. If you meet Georgia's requirements for becoming an adoptive parent and are considering adoption, it will be best to be ready. Here are three good tips that can help you prepare: 1. Do your research ...
Adoption
Potential reasons birth mothers choose adoption
Naturally, every adoption situation is unique. The exact reasons why one person decides to utilize adoption are going to be different than someone else’s reasons, and each individual is going to have different goals along the way. That being said, there are some...
3 types of adoptions
Birth parents who isn’t ready to raise a child may opt to pursue an adoption so a family who wants to expand can raise the child. One of the first decisions the birth parents will have to make is what type of adoption they want. The type of adoption has to do with how...
All parties in a surrogacy benefit greatly from legal counsel
Many people who yearn for the blessings of parenthood cannot conceive or bring a child into the world alone. They need cooperation from other parties, whether considering adoption or surrogacy. You may expect to obtain representation for adoption matters. However, you...
2 things to know when adopting a child
Adoption is an exciting process as you add a member to your family and help fulfill a child’s dream of having a caring and permanent family. If you qualify to adopt a child in Georgia, research adequately for a smoother experience. Being informed helps you follow all...
3 things to do when you opt for a private adoption
If you are considering finding adoptive parents on your own, you need adequate information. Working directly with an agency is deemed easier since they handle most of the procedures. Nonetheless, domestic independent adoption or private adoption is also beneficial as...
The importance of adoption-positive language
Our language around a lot of things has changed in recent years. While some people may lament the rise of “political correctness,” in many cases, it’s just about being sensitive to people’s feelings and recognizing how powerful language can be. Adoption is no...
How do you prepare your child for their adopted sibling?
Adoption is a gift that parents give themselves – and a gift they give their adopted child. As the ranks of children caught in the foster care system keep growing, there’s more need than ever before for adoptive parents to open their doors and provide children with...
How does a child adopted from abroad become a U.S. citizen?
If you’re considering adopting a child from another country, you may have some questions or concerns about how difficult it will be for them to become U.S. citizens. Fortunately, thanks to the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 (CCA), they can become citizens relatively...
Understanding your rights as a surrogate in Georgia
As a woman who would like to help another family have a much-wanted child, you may be considering surrogacy. Surrogacy is a wonderful way to help someone else while also getting something that you want, such as a specific payment for carrying another couple’s child....