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DILGENT SEARCHES AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

The diligent search for an unlocated birth father or legal father is of critical importance to the integrity of an adoption. If the diligent search is deficient, the entire adoption could be void. Consequently, diligent searches and diligent search affidavits comprise one of the highest exposure areas for liability for the adoption entity.

Tangles in the Adoption World

Pitfalls and tangles in adoption cases including jurisdiction, notice, father's rights, intervention, consents, living expenses, putative father registry, Indian Child Welfare Act

Navigating the Financial Hurdles of Adoption

Learn about the financial and cost-cutting resources and creative strategies to help put adoption in reach for those working to bring their children home.

Transformation of Adoption

How the internet has transformed adoption, both before and after placement and the cautionary concerns that have erupted as a result.

Private Adoption of Foster Care Children

Explore placement and permanency options for foster children, to promote the private adoption option to parents, guardians, judges, legislators, and to the Department of Children and Families.

Government Rescinds Policy Against Maintaing F1 Status With Only Online Classes

On July 14, 2020, the Trump Administration withdrew its policy announcement that it would not allow college students taking fully online course-loads to remain in the United States in F1 status during the fall.

You have been in a car collision : What should you do next?

A car accident is a stressful situation to be in, which is why many people miss out on the right steps to take after it happens. Here is a guide that will educate you about what to do right after a car accident to mitigate harmful after-effects.

Is it possible to file a claim against someone else's car insurance?

Want to file a claim against someone else's car insurance? You should know what to do if the other party’s insurance is taking too long to process your claim and how you can seek compensation for loss in an accident.

Co-Parenting Has Many Benefits

Co-parenting, otherwise known as having both parents play an active role in their children’s daily lives, is by far the best way to ensure that all your children’s’ needs are met

Landlord Harassment Explained

It is important for renters to fully understand what it means, and how to identify situations that may very well be considered harassment.

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