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 nation's 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 state's unique adoption laws (when can the birth mother sign her consent, how long does she have to change her mind, what are the birth father's 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 state's 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.

Author: Randall Hicks
Publisher: Wordslinger Press
Published: 01/19/2018
Pages: 398
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.89d
ISBN: 9780983942542

About the Author
Hicks, Randall: - Randall Hicks has over 30 years as an experience as an adoption attorney, creating adoptive matches via independent, agency and intercountry adoption. He and his books have been featured on The Today Show, CBS This Morning, Sally Jessy Raphael, Mike & Maty, John and Leeza from Hollywood, The Home and Family Show, and in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Sun-Times and more. He was the host of the 1991 PBS educational series, Adoption Forum.

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