If you are pregnant and you are wondering how you will choose between raising your child or placing your child for adoption, know that you are not alone. Many women from all different walks of life are considering this same question right now, today, and many others have already worked their way through this decision […]
As with all things related to adoption, the rules and procedures that apply to an adoption depend upon what state the birth and adoption take place in. One common question that birth parents often have about adoption is whether they will be able to spend any time with their baby after they give birth. This
If you are considering adoption, you have likely heard the term
People who are considering adopting one or more children know that the child or children that will join their family could come from just about anywhere in the world. Sometimes, a person or a couple will feel a strong desire to adopt a child from a particular place. At other times, they may feel undecided,
Considering or deciding to adopt a child is a very special time in a person or couple
The family dynamic in America is constantly evolving and changing, and with that the courts are seeing more requests for stepparent adoption. Along with these requests is the question of how much control a biological parent has over the adoption of their child by a stepparent. In Kansas, the court will allow the stepparent of
Adoption can be a great way for parents to create or add additional members to their already existing family. It can also be difficult at times considering there are multiple parties and pre-existing family members involved. One of those pre-existing family members is the grandparent of the child that is being put up for adoption.
Adopting a child, while good-intentioned, can come with it certain rules and requirements, making the process a little more involved than you may have expected.
Individuals or families in Kansas that are interested in adopting a child in Kansas may have questions regarding subsidies and financial assistance that is available. Kansas offers a variety of programs that encourage child adoption so prospective parents who have a heart and desire to adopt are not deterred for financial reasons. In addition, specific
In addition to expanding your family, giving a child in need a loving home and feeling the satisfaction that adoption brings, there are also financial benefits attached to adopting a child in Kansas. Just as the tax credits and deductions families can make when they get married, buy a house or have a child, a
