Uncontested Adoptions

Being a grandparent often means getting to send the kids back home when they have behavioral issues or handing them back to a parent for a diaper change. Some grandparents, on the other hand, end up fulfilling the responsibilities of a parent. There are numerous...

Uncontested adoptions are often a straightforward process. However, when a stepparent chooses to adopt their stepchild with the support of their spouse and the child involved, there can be a little extra work involved and limitations on their rights. As a stepparent...

Many individuals hear about teens needing forever homes, yet they are leery about taking them in and giving them the family dynamic that they want and deserve. Some prospective parents may assume that the teens are already "damaged goods" or that they're close to...

Sibling groups tend to do better together when they are up for adoption. Often, the older siblings will take care of the younger ones and help ease any bumps that come with an adoption placement. Adopting siblings is on the mind of adoptive parents, 83% of whom are...

Many families in Florida include two-parent households in which one parent is not the biological mother or father of a child in the home. These stepparents are an important part of a child's life and play an integral role in their mental, physical, and emotional...

Caring for a child is not always an easy task, especially for parents who are struggling with other issues. For example, parents with a history of drug or alcohol addiction may find parenting especially difficult. In many cases, grandparents are there to step in for...