Gestational Surrogacy in Illinois
What you need to know about Gestational Surrogacy in Illinois When we say gestational surrogacy, we mean the process by which one individual becomes pregnant through assisted reproductive medicine and carries the baby for [...]
Step-Parent Adoptions
If you’ve married and are looking to have your new spouse adopt your child from a prior relationship, this post will give you a better idea of what to expect during the step-parent adoption [...]
What to Expect as a Foster Parent in a DCFS Adoption
When adoptions come to mind, people often think of adopting a child from the foster system. These are also called DCFS adoptions. It’s helpful to understand what happens before the adoption to better know [...]
The Indian Child Welfare Act and its Impact on your Adoption or Donor Agreement
Adoptions are governed by the laws of each state, meaning the requirements and process for adopting may be different in Illinois than any other state in the US. However, there are a few situations [...]
Types of Adoptions
An adoption journey can take many forms, but this post will discuss some of the most common routes at a high level. In future posts, I will go in-depth on each type of adoption [...]