Laws Regulations

Adoption Agency Adoption Law
What is an adoption agency?
Each state has an agency which either is part of the state’s government, or operates under the state’s supervision, to arrange adoptions. The agency may work with both the natural parents and the adoptive parents throughout the adoption process, and may even assist with the court proceedings [...]

Unfit Paprent Consent Adoption Law
When is a natural parent ‘unfit’, so as to allow adoption without his/her consent?
State law determines when a natural parent is “unfit” enough to allow termination of his/her parental rights and responsibilities without his/her consent to an adoption. Once the standard set by state law (and this varies) for being [...]

What is child support?
Child support is a payment by one parent (often the “non-custodial parent”) to the other parent for the support of their common child. (See Child Support and Visitation.) It is in the best interest of a child for both parents to be obligated to pay for the support of their child. An [...]

different bankruptcy bankruptcy-law
Are there different types of bankruptcy?
Yes, and they are known by the title of the Chapter of the Federal Bankruptcy Act in which they appear. Each “Chapter” contains a different set of laws and rules.
While there are several different types of bankruptcy procedures, each known by the title of the chapters of [...]

Minor Child Adopt Adoption Law
Must the child be a minor to be adopted?
No. A person may adopt an adult as his/her child, if permitted under the state’s law. There may be special advantages to adopting an adult as a child, such as avoiding generation-skipping transfer tax when a person wants to provide the bulk [...]

Obligor and obligee - which one is which?
The obligor is the parent that is required to pay the child support to the other parent.
The obligee (obliged) is the parent who receives the payment from the other parent.
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Homosexual Adoption Adoption Law
Can homosexuals adopt?
This is a bit dicey. Some jurisdictions (e.g., New York and California) allow gay and lesbian couples to adopt, others do not, and in many states, “it depends” on the judge, the lawyer, and the individual involved.
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When can a child support order be changed or modified?
An order for child support can be changed or modified any time there is a “material change in circumstances” from the time that the existing child support was issued. A material change in circumstances can take many forms. The change can be the result of changes [...]

Single Aodoption Adoption Law
Can a single, straight person adopt?
Yes. The traditional placement of children with a married couple has been breaking down as unmarried adults have been favorably stepping into the adoption process.
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Can a parent limit the amount of future child support that is to be paid to the other (custodial) parent?
Maybe. Child support is awarded in the best interests of the child. In order to limit the amount of future child support payments, the interests of the child must be adequately considered. In theory, a disinterested [...]