Adoption 101: The Legal Fundamentals

Adoption 101: The Legal Fundamentals

  • Two Tips to Help You Win Your ERISA Disability Claim

    If you've recently applied for disability benefits and were denied, you may be at a loss concerning what to do. However, if your employer had a private disability plan, you may qualify for benefits under the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA.)  This act, which was set in motion in 1974, is designed to provide long-term disability benefits to individuals who are no longer able to work. Instead of believing that you can't get the financial support that you need, use this information to learn more about two tips that can help you when filing a disability claim under ERISA.

  • Ask These Three Questions When You're Hiring A Bankruptcy Attorney

    If you find yourself among the more than one million Americans forced to declare bankruptcy each year, you don't have to go through this challenging time alone. A good bankruptcy attorney on your side will not only provide financial guidance along the way, but can also offer some reassuring words and share stories about how other people in your situation came through this situation unscathed. You might choose to meet with a couple bankruptcy attorneys to help you decide which person has the right expertise and right personality to help you.

  • How To Get Started On A Disability Claim

    If you are interested in filing for a social security disability claim, then you have some work ahead of you. You will need to gather some documentation and meet certain criteria in order to ensure that your claim is successful. To help you get a better idea of what you will need to do, here is an introduction to the subject: What information do you need to have? You will essentially need to provide documentation on two separate things: your identity and your disability.

  • Birth Injuries – What Do You Do Now?

    Families rely on hospitals to provide care to expecting mothers throughout the pregnancy and while giving birth. This time is stressful, emotional and wonderful, but with so many things that can go wrong, it can be hard to enjoy the things that go right. When doctors, nurses and the medical facilities do not provide the appropriate care to a mother, things can go terribly wrong for both the mother and the baby.

  • 5 Tips For Preventing Dog Bites

    If you own a dog, you should prevent your pet from biting others who may enter your property. Regardless if your pet has an aggressive or passive personality, it's ideal to be aware of some methods that will decrease the possibility of a dog bite injury. Knowing specific tips to assist you in doing so are sure to come handy for any pet owner. Tip #1: Train your dog One of the most effective ways to help your pet avoid unwanted behavior is by training your dog.

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Adoption 101: The Legal Fundamentals

If you've decided that you want to adopt a child, the first thing you should do is reach out to a family law attorney. While it may not seem logical to get an attorney involved from the start, it's important that you protect yourself legally from the beginning. After making the decision to adopt, I have been through the process several times. I created this site to help other adoptive parents understand what they can expect from the entire process, including the legal support you're likely to need. I hope this information helps you feel more confident in this major life decision.