Adoption Law

An overview of Infant Adoption in Colorado and some of the things that must be kept in mind. Explains the process of adoption and how it can differ from regular adoption. An infant is defined as a child below the age of two years. Infant adoption is more complex than regular adoption simply because there

When a couple or individual decides to adopt a child, many decisions will have to be made. Adoption can be very expensive, and depending on which type of adoption you choose (international, domestic, foster child), the requirements can vary dramatically. Without the assistance of a qualified adoption attorney, it is easy to become frustrated. Presenting

This article provides a background on International adoptions in Colorado Springs. Read more to explore the eligibility and the role of international adoption agencies. In an earlier post we looked at the general process of Colorado adoption laws. However, when we are looking at adoptions taking place from a foreign country, certain procedures and rules

Adopting a child in Colorado isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. There are many conditions that should be met – both legally, financially and emotionally. This article takes a look at what these factors are and will help you decide if adoption is right for you. Colorado Adoption Pre-requisites There are two aspects to

Sometimes, when a custodial parent decides to remarry, their new spouse wants to do more than take on the role of stepparent; they want to legally adopt their stepchildren. This is especially true in cases where the non-custodial parent is deceased or has abandoned their parent responsibilities. If you find yourself in a position where

Many people in Colorado Springs choose to adopt a child from Russia instead of the United States. One of the primary reasons for this is that there is a perception that the US system will not help them out as much as they would like. They fear rejection for a variety of reasons including being

In many cases, when a custodial parent remarries, the stepparent assumes a parental role in a child’s life. By providing emotion support and being a role model, he or she forms a bond with the child that goes beyond that of their parent’s husband or wife. While many families are able to balance the role

Many attorneys specialize in a certain areas of law. Some work in family law, others work in criminal law, corporate law or personal injury law, and then they find a sub-specialty within their field. For example, most of the family lawyers that specialize in divorce and child custody would also know adoption law, but only

While adoption is a well established procedure, it’s still fairly uncommon enough for society to have a skewed view towards families who have admitted an adopted child into their home. The problem arises from uncertainty as to whether or not the children should be treated differently by society, not to mention certain children who can

Couples seeking to adopt a child in the state of Colorado have many options. Based upon family situation, timeframe and disposable income, adoption can be done domestically, internationally, within a family, or as foster parents. However you decide to move forward with a Colorado adoption, a Colorado Springs family lawyer can help smooth your path