When a couple breaks up after having a child together, one of the child’s parents may choose to remarry and their new spouse will become the child’s stepparent. If that stepparent wants to adopt the child and become the child’s legal parent, they must go through the...
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Adoption
Are same-sex divorces the same as opposite-sex divorces?
Same-sex divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage between two people of the same sex. Same-sex divorce became possible in Pennsylvania after the state legalized same-sex marriage in 2014, following a federal court ruling that struck down the state’s ban on...
Should you consider a post-adoption contact agreement?
The decision to adopt a child is a big one. While it can give newfound life to a child without a proper family, it can also change your own family’s existing dynamics. It’ll also lead to more household costs, which can be a major consideration for even financially...
Single-parent adoption in Pennsylvania
The face of adoption in Pennsylvania has changed dramatically in the last 30 years. Adoptive parents are no longer married, or Caucasian or even childless. The rules in Pennsylvania governing the ability of parents to adopt have changed dramatically. A review of the...
Considerations for LGBT+ adoptions in Pennsylvania
Adoption is a wonderful idea. You open your home and family to a new member and give a child a loving home. It is beautiful, but it can be difficult, perhaps particularly for non-traditional families. Are there any special considerations for members of the LGBT+...
What are your rights to adopt as an LGBTQ couple?
Same sex couples in Pennsylvania may want to have a family just like any other couple. There are certain legal challenges when LGBTQ couples want to adopt a child. It’s important to know your rights and how both you and your significant other can become parents...
Forever families are created through adoption
There are several paths to creating a family for same-sex couples. Some may consider adoption and have questions about the process in Pennsylvania. Adoption creates a permanent relationship between the adoptive parent and adoptive child. Once parents adopt a child,...
Gaining consent in a stepparent adoption
Not all families look alike, and they most certainly do not always start out the same. Some parents are unwed, others may be single parents, some may be in a traditional family where married parents birth their own children and, in some cases, children are adopted....
Termination of parental rights may be necessary for same-sex adoption
For same-sex couples in Pennsylvania, adoption can be an exciting, yet confusing process. The good news is that these couples can find success in welcoming a child into their family, but it often requires a sound understanding of the law. This week, then, we’ll take a...