On Behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Mar 25, 2019 | adoption, Firm News
At some point in their lives, many people consider adopting a child. Whether they are insprired by someone else’s adoption story or wish to adopt a stepchild, this decision should be accompanied by seeking answers to your burning questions. Is this the right...
On Behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Feb 7, 2019 | adoption, Firm News
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...
On Behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Nov 7, 2018 | adoption, Firm News
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...
On Behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Jul 24, 2018 | adoption, Firm News
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...
On Behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Jun 26, 2018 | adoption, Firm News
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,...
On Behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | May 11, 2018 | adoption, Firm News
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...
On Behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Feb 16, 2018 | adoption, Firm News
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,...
On Behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Jan 25, 2018 | adoption, Firm News
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...
On Behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Jan 24, 2018 | adoption, Firm News
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...
On Behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Nov 29, 2017 | adoption, Firm News
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...
