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Adoption
Adopting a child is a dream come true for most parents, but the process itself can be a nightmare. Adopting parents must deal with a unique set of laws, and knowledge of the laws and procedures surrounding adoption can be the key to a successful adoption. The articles in the Adoption section of the KnowledgeBase contain information from lawyers that will help unravel the tangled legal issues involved with adopting a child, including some of the legal questions that can arise after adoptions are completed.
Adoption
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Responsibility of Grandparents When Teenagers Have Children
Provided by Kirsh & Kirsh, P.C.
A pregnant teen may expect her parents to care for her child. Some grandparents will welcome an infant into their homes, but others will not want to raise a baby again. Read More » -
The Right to Family: Adoption by Gay People in Florida
Provided by Tamara K. Holden PA
Although gays and lesbians are statutorily prohibited from adopting in Florida, a recent Miami-Dade Circuit Court ruling challenges this restriction. Read More »