Your Child Just Turned 18 – Essential Legal and Financial Steps for Parents
Your Child Just Turned 18…What’s Next? Turning 18 marks a social and legal rebirth. With the newfound ability to get a tattoo, vote, or even buy a goldfish, your child becoming a legal adult is a step toward their independence. However, simply turning 18 does not stop you from worrying about your child’s health, finances, […]
Learn More...Pros & Cons of Filing in General District Court vs. Circuit Court
When planning to file a lawsuit for a personal injury matter in the state of Virginia, one of the first decisions you must make is in which court to file. This article compares the pros and cons of filing in General District Court versus filing in Circuit Court. The intention of this article is to […]
Learn More...Ethically Representing Placing Parents in Adoption
Adoption is a deeply emotional and complex process, impacting not only the child being placed for adoption but also the birth parents, adoptive parents, and legal professionals involved. It’s crucial that everyone involved in the adoption process prioritizes the best interests of the child while navigating this intricate landscape. In a practical and insightful program […]
Learn More...What Are the Requirements for Adopting a Child?
Adoption builds families and helps children in need. While the requirements for adopting a child are broadly similar across the U.S., there are important differences in the law in every state. Let’s take a closer look at the requirements for adopting a child in Virginia. Types of Adoption Agency and parental placement adoptions of children […]
Learn More...Virginia Surrogacy Law FAQs
Surrogacy is legal in Virginia, but there are several legal provisions that make surrogacy law in the state unique. We explain how Virginia surrogacy laws work and answer some frequently asked surrogacy questions. Surrogacy in Virginia: What You Need to Know Surrogacy describes any arrangement where a woman carries a child on behalf of another […]
Learn More...How Much Does it Cost to Adopt a Child?
While many people dream of building a family or assisting a child through adoption, they are often surprised by the costs involved. We break down typical adoption costs and how these vary across the different pathways to adoption. What Does It Cost to Adopt? While adoption can be a challenging and rewarding emotional experience for […]
Learn More...Virginia Adoption Law FAQs
Adoption law is a complex and fast-evolving field, and Virginia adoption law differs from other states in several key areas. Below are short answers to some of the most commonly asked questions, although in many cases the full implications of the law will depend on the details of your specific case. WHAT FORMS OF ADOPTION […]
Learn More...How Much Does Surrogacy Cost?
Surrogacy provides a pathway to building a family for those for whom traditional childbirth may be medically or practically unfeasible — but how much does surrogacy cost? Birth Options: How Much Does Surrogacy Cost? Individuals and couples exploring surrogacy as a way to grow a family face many big decisions, including whether they have the […]
Learn More...Adoption vs. Surrogacy: Which Is Best for My Family?
Adoption and surrogacy offer very different ways to start or expand your family. Choosing one or the other is an emotional decision that is guided by deeply personal experiences or beliefs. This choice also is often governed by financial ability. Whether you begin your journey as a single person or a same-sex or heterosexual couple, […]
Learn More...Before Surrogacy: What You Need to Know
Many people consider surrogacy as a way to begin or add to a family, whether that be an individual or couple who is unable to carry a child of their own or a woman who is willing to use her ability to reproduce to help others have a child. When you first consider surrogacy from […]
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