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How Does a Non Parent Get Legal Custody?
Our state’s and country’s law stiffly protects the right of a parent (a biological or adoptive mother or father) to custody (the authority to make most decisions [...]
Adoption Law in Louisiana
Looking to adopt in Louisiana? Our interview with Todd Gaudin, an adoption attorney in Louisiana, will provide valuable insights into the state's adoption laws, from the legal [...]
E. Clark Gaudin – A Principled Man
This eighty-eight-year-old, "Clark," "E. Clark," "Mr. G," "Dad," "Pops" departed this life on Thursday, March 19, 2020. He was an attorney for over sixty years, graduating from [...]
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Birth Parent Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are right around the corner and with that means holiday gift giving. Adoptive parents, [...]
Ways that COVID-19 is Affecting Adoptions
COVID-19 is affecting the whole world right now, from miniscule details of our daily lives to our [...]
Ways to Self-Match in Your Adoption
You have made the decision to adopt…now what?! Do you choose to work with adoption agency? Do [...]
Ten Fun Fundraising Ideas to help you Fundraise for your Adoption
If you have ever been involved in any part of the adoption process, I don’t need [...]
New Adoption Leave Just Like Maternity Leave!
In 2018, the Louisiana Legislature passed ACT 631, which awards school employees like teachers, social workers, guidance [...]
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Benefits of an Adoption Attorney
After sitting down with an adoption assistant and birth mother in Baton Rouge, Louisiana a few weeks back, I had the wonderful opportunity to pick the brain of the firm’s founder and lead attorney regarding the benefits of an adoption attorney.
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Birth Mother’s Perspective of Post-Placement Care
One of the most important hot points for adoption right now is post-placement care. Post-placement care is essential to a birth mother’s mental health and to her future success in life.
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND REVIEW
BI business matches birth moms, adoptive parents
Jess Nelson wants to help change society’s perception of the stigma associated with moms giving up babies for adoption.