Divorce can turn anyone's life upside down. But for those nearing retirement, an additional concern rears its head: What will happen to the retirement funds I worked so hard to build? The consistent increase in the divorce rate for couples over 50 over the last few...
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If you are hoping to welcome a child or infant into your home through adoption, you should know that there are numerous steps to the process. For instance, most prospective adoptive parents in Pennsylvania will undergo a home study prior to adoption. The home...Resources coming for PA grandparents who adopt grandchildren
Adopting a child is a joyous occasion for the adoptive parents and the adopted child. Often, the child is becoming part of a family unit after growing up without appropriate parental care. In other instances, a child’s previously stable home may have been...What’s the difference between a closed and open adoption?
If you want to adopt a child, you have a lot of important decisions to make. One such important decision is whether you prefer an open or closed adoption. In this post, we will explain the differences between the types of adoptions and what you should consider before...What to know about termination of parental rights before adoption
Adopting a child can be a wonderful, life-enriching experience for any prospective parent. Whether you want to adopt a baby from across the world or the teenage son or daughter of your partner, becoming a legal parent to a child is an event worth celebrating. However,...Grandparents: What to know if you want to adopt a grandchild
When people think about adopting a child, they often think about a young parent or couple looking to start or expand their family. However, there are millions of grandparents taking on the role of parent today. Often, grandparents seek to adopt grandchildren not out...Siblings who wanted to stay together may be closer to adoption
In Pennsylvania alone, there are countless children longing for a family and home of their own. For many of them, adoption may feel like a lifetime away. For one set of siblings in Kansas, however, the wait may finally be coming to an end. Almost 11 months ago,...When adoption is the best option
Most of us know a family whose lives have been enriched through adoption or an adult who was adopted into a loving family. What many people don’t understand are the decisions that come into play when adoption is the best option. One of the first things a family...Mother records heartfelt message before son’s adoption
An unplanned pregnancy can bring about mixed emotions for a variety of reasons. Some parents-to-be are concerned about their lack of financial resources and personal support network. Others are concerned about being able to care for the new child and the...Both reasons and trends for adoption have changed over time
Nationally, there are an estimated 100,000 children in the foster care system. National Adoption Day was recently celebrated as a way to draw attention to these children’s needs. According to historical notes, children were previously viewed as a contributing...
