Adoption is the process of becoming the legal guardian of a child. There are varying types of adoption in Pennsylvania, and each type of adoption has its own procedures and complexities. Stepparent adoption is a fairly common process. A stepparent adoption occurs when...
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Adoption assistance and services available to qualifying children
If you're a resident of Pennsylvania who is considering adopting a child, you may be able to qualify for support and service assistance. You should make sure you meet all the criteria required to seek these forms of assistance. What is adoption assistance? Individuals...
Understanding Pennsylvania’s Adoption Assistance program
Pennsylvania residents who are looking to adopt a child have many choices ahead of them. One program that the state offers is Adoption Assistance. Understanding what this program is and who is eligible can assist you in making the right decisions regarding the...
What does the adoption process look like?
To adopt a child in Pennsylvania, you'll have to go through a series of steps. The adoption process can be time-consuming, but it gives agencies the chance to make sure that they're sending children to loving homes. An attorney may help you through this complicated...
What is a home study?
Before you can adopt a child in Pennsylvania, you'll have to complete a home study. A home study helps the adoption agency to determine whether you could provide a good home for the child. You'll also get the chance to ask questions and prepare yourself for the...
A stepparent adoption may be the right choice for your family’s security
You love your stepchildren, and you’ve always wanted to be guaranteed to remain in their lives. You know that if your spouse passes away, you won’t necessarily be the parent to keep them in your custody. Similarly, if your parental rights aren’t guaranteed through...
Things to consider before adopting in Pennsylvania
So you want to adopt a child? The world needs more people who are willing to and fully prepared to do so. Adoption is a life-changing decision for you, the child and everyone else in your family, so take time to consider how life will change for everyone involved....
What conditions must you meet for a stepparent adoption?
Blended families are common in Pennsylvania, with many people who have children from a previous marriage finding love again later on and marrying someone with no biological connection to their kids. The longer you are with a partner who has children from a previous...