While some parents seeking to adopt want a “perfect” infant, others prefer to give a home to a child who may have a difficult time finding an adoptive family. These include children who are considered to have “special needs.” While “special needs” is a term often...
Life is full of twists and turns. One thing that no one expects, however, is that they may someday need to become a parent to their siblings. However, adopting a sibling is a deeply meaningful decision that can provide family unity and stability to the child in need....
For some people wanting to be parents, adoption is the only option. For others, adoption may be a chance to give a child a home. There are a lot of benefits to adoption, but many people don’t adopt. The confusion around adoption is likely caused by simple...
Does it surprise you to learn that surrogacy contracts aren’t currently valid in Michigan? In this day and age, many parents take an untraditional route to parenthood. Pregnancy can be difficult, dangerous or outright impossible for some women, and surrogacy is one...
If you’re interested in adopting, it may be necessary to have a home study carried out. Adoption agencies are very careful about where they place children, as they want to ensure that it is a safe and healthy home for those children. They may conduct a home study to...
Adoption is a beautiful journey for many families. Some adults who are interested in adoption may realize that there’s a great need for parents, so some children have to wait a long time for a new family. They may decide to consider a transracial adoption. ...
Even as marriage rights for LGBTQ+ people have made a marked improvement over the past decade, the law is still catching up when it comes to parenting rights. That’s especially true when couples divorce or break up. This summer, a Michigan Supreme Court ruling opened...
Many people marry single parents. A new parent entering a child’s life can be difficult for them. A stepparent may try to help their stepchild through adoption. Before a stepparent considers whether adoption is right for them and their stepchild, they may need to...
Many terms that people used decades ago are considered inappropriate and insensitive today. While some people bemoan the rise of “political correctness,” others point out that it’s just a heightened awareness and avoidance of words that people find hurtful and even...
The bond between a parent and their child is considered sacrosanct, so the courts are rarely in a hurry to sever that connection – but it does happen. In fact, one or both parents’ rights may have to be terminated if the child is going to be adopted by a stepparent or...