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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Adoption, Family Law

How do I get an Adoption started in Alabama? Adoption is a legal process that allows a person or couple to become the legal parent(s) of a child who is not their biological offspring. In Alabama, there are several steps you need to follow to start the adoption process and become an adoptive parent.  Determine …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Adoption, Family Law

What is the process for me and my husband to adopt my sister’s children if her kids have been taken away due to drugs? When a child’s custody is taken away from the parents due to alcohol or drug abuse, the child must be placed in custody of the state or a relative. In Alabama, …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Adoption, Family Law

What are the steps to file for an adoption of a relative in Alabama? In Alabama you may be able to adopt a relative if both parents of the child agree. Adoptions in Birmingham must be completed in accordance with the Alabama adoption code. Under the code any adult person or husband and wife jointly …

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Can I adopt my nephew if the parents agree? In Alabama you may be able to adopt your niece or nephew if both parents of the child agree. Adoptions in Elmore County must be completed in accordance with the Alabama adoption code. Under the code any adult person or husband and wife jointly who are …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Adoption, Family Law

Can an adoption be done without the biological mother’s consent if she has abandoned the child? If a mother abandons her child, then it is likely that the Alabama Department of Human Resources will be involved in determining the child’s custody. The Alabama department of human resources deals with a number of different issues such …

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