Adoption is a legal process that establishes a parent-child relationship between two people. North Carolina residents may be familiar with child adoption cases, in which an adult or couple adopt a child from within the country or internationally to make the child...

In North Carolina, people who have gotten divorced will frequently remarry. If they have a child from the previous marriage, the new spouse might want to adopt their stepchild. This is generally a positive step, but there are laws governing it. People who are thinking...

Adoption creates a permanent family between adoptive parents and a child. There is helpful information available about the process for those considering building their family through adoption in North Carolina. Types of adoption Married couples and individuals can...

Adoption is one of the many paths to creating a family and for those who are interested in pursuing adoption in North Carolina, there is information available about the process that may be helpful. Adoption is a permanent, legal relationship between an adoptive parent...

If your spouse already had children when you got married, you may feel like their kids are your kids. The children might call you "Mom" or "Dad," and you could already be living your lives as if you are just as much their parent as your spouse is. But legally, you are...

In 2020, couples have many options if they want to expand their family. However, older North Carolina couples or those involved in foster care may consider adoption to add a child into their family. Adoption basics Each state has different laws when it comes to...

You most likely didn’t think you would be raising children in your retirement. But if you are, you are not alone. According to the AARP, in the United States, about 3 million grandparents currently are raising their grandchildren. Often, grandparents are stepping in...