If you are going through a divorce with your spouse as a stepparent, you might be nervous about what will happen custody-wise with your stepchild. Depending on your involvement and attachment to them, sustaining a relationship with your stepchild can be difficult if...
Surrogacy Legal Issues: Can a Surrogate Get Custody?
If you are considering surrogacy, chances are you still want children that are yours, even if you don’t carry them. Surrogacy laws, in general, are difficult to explain, but IVF surrogacy can raise more legal issues. So before you have decided on surrogacy, you will need to learn about: Types of surrogacy and the problems that come with each; How…
A Comprehensive Guide to Maryland Adoption – Starting Your New Family
The adoption process can be both joyful and taxing. Whether you are the prospective adoptive parent or the biological parent, knowing your rights and how to approach the process from start to finish can make the difference between a bumpy experience and a smooth one. To view adoption from a few angles, read on to learn about: How your rights…
Can I Legally Adopt an Adult? And other Adoption FAQs
Adoption is complex and time-consuming. There are so many questions and scenarios about adoption. It is better in the long run for you to ask these questions now: What are the laws about adopting an adult and why consider it? What are the steps to adopting an adult? And; How do you know you are ready to adopt? Can I…
Guardianship vs. Adoption – How They Differ and Why They Are Both Good Options
People often don’t understand the difference between guardianship and adoption. But whatever side of the situation you’re on, know that guardianship does not make you a parent. All that you need to know about guardianship is: What is a guardian, and why you shouldn’t be scared to be in this position; The different types of guardianships; And Guardianship vs. adoption…