by attorney-austin | Nov 13, 2009 | Family
A typical open adoption means that the biological parents are permitted to have some type of contact with the adopted child. This can be accomplished many different ways. By phone is the easiest way but sometimes e-mail, letters, or even personal visits might be an... by attorney-austin | Nov 13, 2009 | Family
Even considering putting your child up for adoption can be one of the most difficult things a parent will ever have to do in their lives. The decision, however, is a gesture of love because you know you are doing what is the best for that child and their future. There... by attorney-austin | Nov 13, 2009 | Family
Open adoption is when a child gets adopted but the biological parents are still allowed to have a relationship with the child. Depending on the agreement, extended family may be permitted to be involved as well. This means the child’s biological aunts, uncles,... by attorney-austin | Nov 13, 2009 | Family
For many couples, adoption might be the only option to have a child. Sometimes people go many years trying to conceive only to find out there is some medical issue that is stopping them. This could be due to either the man or the woman having reproductive problems.... by attorney-austin | Nov 13, 2009 | Family
Closed adoption is when a parent or parents adopt a child but the records of the biological parents are kept a secret. Obviously, this can only be done with newborns and very young children who haven’t grown up around their biological parents. This was one of the...