Adoption 101: The Legal Fundamentals

Adoption 101: The Legal Fundamentals

  • 3 Errors You Should Avoid In A Divorce

    After years of watching divorces play out in the media, many people have unrealistic expectations of divorce. If you are one of those people, you could miss out on a decent ending to your marriage. To help you navigate the family court and divorce process easier, here are some avoidable mistakes people make based on their faulty expectations.  Not Being Open With Your Attorney More than anyone else involved in your divorce, your attorney is the person with whom you should be open about everything.

  • Here Is Why Your Witness May Not Be Deemed As Credible

    Apart from evidence, eyewitness accounts are some of the things lawyers use to prove fault in accident cases. However, for a witness' testimony to be accepted, it must be credible. This means that his or her account of the accident must be believable. The court may not consider your witness' testimony as credible if he or she: Is Inconsistent with His or Her Testimony A credible witness must give the same testimony at all stages of the case.

  • The Challenges Of Winning A Pregnancy Discrimination Case

    Although the number of pregnancy discrimination cases has been steadily rising, around 60 percent of claimants lose their cases each year. Regrettably, like many gender-based discrimination cases, proving an employer denied you a job, promotion, or other benefits because of your pregnancy can be exceedingly difficult. Here are a couple of the challenges that you'll need to overcome if you hope to win your lawsuit. The Discrimination Is Subtle Very rarely is pregnancy discrimination overt.

  • Staying Informed And Finding Solutions: Questions For A Medical Malpractice Attorney

    Finding yourself in a situation where you need the services of a medical malpractice attorney can be one of the most difficult and stressful times of your life. However, rather than allowing this stress to run away with you and put you in a position where your rights continue to be violated, it's important that you take every step possible to guarantee the security of your future. Below, you'll find a guide to some questions that you should be sure to ask your medical malpractice attorney.

  • Five Steps To Take When Your Child Is Injured By A Toy

    Children and curiosity can often lead to an injury involving toys, action figures, and outdoor activities. If your child suffered an injury because of a toy, there are many steps to take to ensure the child recovers. Sometimes, it's not the child's fault, but the manufacturing of the toy that caused the problem. After your child's injury is treated, there are five steps to take so the child is protected and possibly compensated for the emotional and physical damages.

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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.