Adopting in America: How to Adopt Within One Year (2018-19 edition)

Adopting in America is two books in one. Written by a leading adoption attorney it provides all the information that prospective adoptive parents need to succeed in their quest to adopt quickly safely ethically and economically.The first half of the book is a detailed and insightful review of independent agency and intercountry adoption including how to work with adoption exchanges in the adoption of waiting children. For those seeking to adopt a newborn unique strategies are offered regarding how successfully network to be selected by a birth mother as used by one of the nations leading adoption attorneys. There is also detailed guidance on selecting the right agency or attorney including dozens of recommended questions to ask to test their knowledge and ability.The second half of the book is a state-by-state review of each states unique adoption laws (when can the birth mother sign her consent how long does she have to change her mind what are the birth fathers rights is it permitted to assist with pregnancy-related expenses is a pre-placement home study required in an independent adoption can non-residents adopt and more). The website of each states adoption office and adoption registry is provided as well as biographies of each member of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys within each state. Appendices provide key information about adoption organizations and resources. Fully indexed.