Making the hard decision to give up parental rights is something that requires careful thought. A parent going through substance addiction or battling depression may not be the best fit for a child, no matter how much they are loved. In cases like these, it may often be the best course of action to seek related adoption with a family member willing to take the children in as their own. Before you consider giving up your child to a relative, educating yourself on the potential complications and working with an attorney experienced in these matters is important.
What is a Related Adoption?
Related adoptions must consist of one adoptive parent who is a blood relative or related to the child through marriage.
Example One: The biological mother gets remarried and wishes for the new husband to adopt the child
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