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Adoption

Welcome to the "Adoption" section of FindLaw's Family Law Center, providing legal and practical information related to adoption -- including an adoption guide, tips for prospective adoptive parents, and state-specific adoption information.

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Learn About Adoption

  • Adoption Basics - Introductory information on adoption, including a glossary of adoption terms and a look at parties involved in the adoption process.
  • Types of Adoption - Agency versus private adoptions, differences between open and closed adoptions, and more.
  • Get Help Now - Finding, meeting with, and hiring an adoption attorney.
  • Resources - Adoption organizations, government information on adoption, and more.

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