With so many different factors coming into play, the once-rare grandparent adoption of grandchildren has become more common in the U.S. More grandparents become primary caregivers because the parents are unable to do so. Nearly 3 million American children lived with...
Adoption
The role of parental rights in a Texas stepparent adoption case
A stepparent adoption often seems like a natural and logical step to take. The longer that you have lived with and provided for your stepchild, the more strongly you may feel about becoming an official member of their family. If you adopt your stepchild, you help...
Should you adopt through an agency?
If you are interested in adoption, one thing you may be wondering about is if you should adopt through an agency or through other means. There are several routes to adoption that you might choose to take, and adopting through an agency is just one. Before you decide...
What are the costs involved with adoption?
Adopting a child into your family is a beautiful thing: You are giving the child an opportunity to live with a family who loves and cherishes them. However, adopting a child may be more expensive than many people realize. Here are some of the costs involved with...
Can you adopt your step-child?
If you're a step-parent in Texas, your step-child may feel like your biological child. At a certain point, you might have wondered if you should adopt your step-child and make it official. While adopting your step-child can bring your entire family closer, you could...
What do you need to consider before you adopt a child?
Maybe you've had trouble conceiving, or maybe you want to help a child who doesn't have a home. Maybe you were adopted yourself and want to extend that same kindness to another child. Whatever the case, adopting a child has helped countless people in Texas build...
How does the adoption home study work?
If you plan to adopt a child, you must go through a home study. While the home study can seem intimidating, it is usually easy to navigate. Still, to prepare for the process, you must know how home study works in the Lone Star State. For all types of adoptions, Texas...
There are many ways to adopt
Adopting a child is an amazing way to expand your family. You get to share your life with a child who needs a loving family. However, adoption is not always an easy process. It can also be quite expensive. Fortunately, there are several possible ways you can legally...
