Jodie and Amanda adopted Oliver, Amanda’s sister’s biological baby. Read More
Adopting parents can be reimbursed as much as $14,080 from the federal government to cover adoption expenses through the Adoption Tax Credit. Read More
This Valentine’s Day, we collected a few thoughts and stories from those who have directly experienced the joy of love through adoption. Read More
Adoption is an emotional journey, connecting the attorney and support team with the parents and children. Each year we receive photo holiday cards from families whose lives have touched ours. What a joy! Read More
One of our own adoptive parents recently shared with RaleighMomsBlog her experiences of having a family and how she has empowered her 5-yr-old daughter with the skills to be strong, proud and respond when questions and comments by the curious arise. Read More
A good portion of children today can expect to be stepchildren by the age of 18. The stepparent adoption process in North Carolina is usually a simple process and it is relatively inexpensive. For a stepparent to adopt stepchildren in NC, the stepparent must be married to the parent that has physical and legal custody of the child. Read More
Parker Herring was recently interviewed for an article on adult adoption by HowStuffWorks.com. Click here to read a few of the excerpts from "Why Adults Adopt Each Other." Read More
Asset distribution after a person dies depends on whether they have a surviving spouse, living children, parents or other close relatives at the time of death. Appointing a guardian is another major concern. Make sure you consult with an experienced estate planning attorney to ensure that your loved ones are protected after you’re gone. Read More
How your assets get distributed depends on whether you have a surviving spouse, living children, parents or other close relatives at the time of your death. Make sure you consult with an experienced estate planning attorney to ensure that your loved ones are protected after you’re gone. Read More
If no will is in place specifying what should happen to your assets and who you want to take care of your children at the time of your death, the State of North Carolina will make these decisions for you regardless of what your wishes would have been. Read More