| International Adoption - Overview |
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| The process of adopting a child from a foreign country is far more complicated than adopting a child who is a United States citizen. Prospective parents who wish to adopt a foreign child must comply with the laws of the child's home country, the laws of the United States, and the laws of the prospective parents' state of residence. Due to the legal complications inherent in international adoptions, persons who wish to adopt a foreign child should consult an experienced attorney or an adoption agency that specializes in international adoptions.More... |
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| Hiring an Elder Law Attorney |
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| With an aging population in the United States, elder law is becoming a recognized and specialized area of law. An elder law attorney focuses his or her practice on issues that effect the elderly population. More... |
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| Common Reasons for a Premarital Agreement |
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| A premarital agreement, or prenuptial agreement, is a written contract between persons who intend to be married. The agreement defines the property rights of the spouses. There are many reasons to make a premarital agreement. More... |
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| Child Abuse |
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| Child abuse consists of any act or omission of an act that endangers or impairs a child's physical or emotional health and development. The severity of the abuse can range from mild to severe in nature. Millions of children are the victims of child abuse each year. There are various people who commit child abuse; most often it is the child's parent, caregiver, or family member. There are several different types of child abuse. More... |
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| International Adoption - Home Study |
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| United States immigration laws require prospective parents to undergo a "home study" before they can adopt a child from a foreign country. A home study is an investigation into the prospective parents' fitness to raise an adopted child. A home study is conducted by an individual or agency that is licensed by the prospective parents' home state.More... |
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