Author name: James Greenier

At times, the adoption process can be complicated considering that there are multiple parties involved.

Some families set out to adopt multiple children simultaneously, whether they be siblings, children from the same orphanage, or simply unrelated children. Other families begin by seeking one child but end up adopting multiple children because the children are siblings or they fall in love with more than one child.

The negative stereotypes surrounding stepparents are rampant, but the reality is that the stepparent-stepchild relationship is critical for the growth and wellbeing of the stepchild and the entire family.

Stepparent adoption has become the most common type of adoption.

The grandparents of adopted children will play a large role in their lives.

One of the most common forms of adoption in Kansas is stepparent adoption. During a stepparent adoption, the stepparent assumes the legal and financial responsibility of his or her spouses biological children, just as if they were their own. When this happens, the non-custodial biological parent relinquishes rights to the child, including parental responsibilities, child

Across Kansas, one of the most devastating statistics is the fact that one out of every five children in the foster care system has suffered the effects of parents or guardians who abuse illegal substances. When substance abuse factors into foster care and adoption, it is often more difficult to smoothly resolve issues and find

There is no question that the latest Ebola scare throughout the world has affected many areas of life. Unfortunately, recent media reports indicate that adoption is one of those areas being affected, which can cause significant emotional and financial complications for families attempting to adopt. According to one media report, at least one United States

When it comes to adoptions, most families find that they have many questions, and getting answers is not always easy. Every family, and every adoption case, is very unique and often requires an individualized approach in order to be ultimately successful. At McDowell Chartered, we are well aware of the fact that you will have