Should you adopt the grandchildren you’re raising?
You most likely didn’t think you would be raising children in your retirement. But if you are, you are not alone. According to the AARP, in the United States, about 3 million grandparents currently are...
View ArticleWhat North Carolina couples need to know about adoption
In 2020, couples have many options if they want to expand their family. However, older North Carolina couples or those involved in foster care may consider adoption to add a child into their family....
View ArticleWhy stepparent adoption matters for many North Carolina families
If your spouse already had children when you got married, you may feel like their kids are your kids. The children might call you “Mom” or “Dad,” and you could already be living your lives as if you...
View ArticleThe adoption process in North Carolina
Adoption is one of the many paths to creating a family and for those who are interested in pursuing adoption in North Carolina, there is information available about the process that may be helpful....
View ArticleNorth Carolina adoption process
Adoption creates a permanent family between adoptive parents and a child. There is helpful information available about the process for those considering building their family through adoption in North...
View ArticleKey legal points in the adoption of a stepchild in North Carolina
In North Carolina, people who have gotten divorced will frequently remarry. If they have a child from the previous marriage, the new spouse might want to adopt their stepchild. This is generally a...
View ArticleWhat is adult adoption?
Adoption is a legal process that establishes a parent-child relationship between two people. North Carolina residents may be familiar with child adoption cases, in which an adult or couple adopt a...
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