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The adoption process is full of decisions and legal processes, but the decision to adopt is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences both a family and child can have. Our experts share advice on the legal processes of deciding to adopt, adoption costs, legal issues that may arise, and what do after a failed adoption.

Deciding to Adopt

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Dan Pearce
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I want to adopt a child
Dan Pearce
Blogger & Single Dad
Chris Rice
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Children Adoption
Chris Rice
Same Sex Parent

Adoption Choices

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Jill Boyer, MSW
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How to adopt a child
Jill Boyer, MSW
Adoption & Foster Care Expert
Guylaine Hubbard-Brosmer, PhD
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Baby Adoption
Guylaine Hubbard-Brosmer, PhD
Adoption Expert
Stephen Ravel
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Adoptions
Stephen Ravel
Adoption Attorney

The Process of Adoption

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Stephen Ravel
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Adopt
Stephen Ravel
Adoption Attorney
Jill Boyer, MSW
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Adoption
Jill Boyer, MSW
Adoption & Foster Care Expert
Jennifer Bliss, PsyD
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Adoptskids
Jennifer Bliss, PsyD
Founder of Bliss Adoption Services

Matching Parents with Children

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Felice Webster
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How to adopt a baby
Felice Webster
Adoption Attorney
Jill Boyer, MSW
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Children for adoption
Jill Boyer, MSW
Adoption & Foster Care Expert
Stephen Ravel
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US Adoptions
Stephen Ravel
Adoption Attorney

Legal Issues

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Jill Boyer, MSW
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When parental rights are terminated
Jill Boyer, MSW
Adoption & Foster Care Expert
Felice Webster
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Child adoption process
Felice Webster
Adoption Attorney
Stephen Ravel
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How to adopt a child in California
Stephen Ravel
Adoption Attorney

Adoption Costs

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Jennifer Bliss, PsyD
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How much is it to adopt a child
Jennifer Bliss, PsyD
Founder of Bliss Adoption Services
Stephen Ravel
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Average cost to adopt a child
Stephen Ravel
Adoption Attorney

Role of the Internet

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Stephen Ravel
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Adoption sites
Stephen Ravel
Adoption Attorney
Felice Webster
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Adoption Search
Felice Webster
Adoption Attorney

When Adoption Falls Through

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Jennifer Bliss, PsyD
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Reclaim in adoption
Jennifer Bliss, PsyD
Founder of Bliss Adoption Services

Related Articles

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How Adoptive Parents Are Chosen

Jul 02, 2014
By: Kids in the House
When it comes to choosing adoptive parents for their child, each birth mother will differ slightly simply in terms of personality and preference. But, there are a couple things that birth mothers are generally looking for in adoptive parents - things that she is likely not able to provide at the...
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The Fear That the Birth Mother Will Change Her Mind

Aug 05, 2014
By: Kids in the House
Adopting a child is an emotional process, and many adoptive parents have fears about getting their hopes up with a particular child, and then being let down if the birth mother changes her mind and decides to keep the baby. This is a completely normal fear and is a concern of many prospective...
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Advice on Adopting Older Children

Jun 26, 2014
By: Kids in the House
Adopting a child can give a child the lifelong home they have always dreamed of. Many people consider adoption as a process in which a baby is given to adoptive parents shortly after birth and is raised by the adoptive parents throughout the child’s lifetime. However, the option of adopting older...
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