Adopting Stepchildren in Virginia
Adopting Stepchildren in Virginia By: John Whitbeck [02.02.2021] What to Know About Adopting Your Stepchild in Virginia Stepparent adoptions are where a stepparent wants to adopt their new spouse’s child while the spouse maintains his or her legal rights. Stepparent...
Reversing an Adoption in Virginia
Reversing an Adoption in Virginia [01.29.2021] Can a Virginia Adoption be Reversed? It may surprise you to learn that there are some situations where a finalized adoption can be reversed. After it’s finalized, if one party wants to initiate the reversal, he or she...
Domestic vs. International Adoption
Domestic vs. International Adoption By: Calum Welch [10.02.2020] When you are considering adopting, one of the first decisions you will have to make is whether to pursue a domestic adoption or an international adoption. While each system has its benefits, there are...
Open vs Closed Adoptions in Virginia
Open Vs Closed Adoptions in Virginia By: John Whitbeck [7.13.2020] Historically, most adoptions were closed. With a closed adoption, it means there is no contact at all between the birth parents and the child once the adoption is finalized. In some cases, there may...