Author Archives: AARKS Law
TLC’s New Show: “Birth Moms”
Last night, while perusing channels on the television, I ran across a new series on TLC titled, “Birth Moms”. Naturally, I was immediately drawn to the reality show which goes behind the scenes with three young women faced with an unplanned pregnancy. Continue reading
The Importance of a Child’s Culture in Adoption
A significant issue in any adoption relates to the child’s culture of origin. This is especially pertinent with children coming from Native American families. Continue reading
How Are Adoption Agreements Enforced?
Many open adoptions involve a contract between the baby’s birthparents and adoptive family that lists how much contact the two will have after the adoption is complete. If you have a post-adoption contact agreement that is filed with the court … Continue reading
Testimonials
As an adoptive parent… we really felt they took the time to know us As an adoptive parent, there are many different avenues to explore. We chose AARKS because of their deep experience in the industry, commitment to quality, … Continue reading
How will I feel after the adoptive family takes my baby home?
There is no way of knowing exactly how you will feel when you leave the hospital without your baby. Some of the women we helped through their adoptions said they felt a sense of relief. Others felt grief and sadness. … Continue reading
Can I Get Money for My Adoption?
Pregnancy can be expensive: you need to support yourself; stop working towards the end and buy maternity clothes. A lot of the time, even though it is illegal for an employer to discriminate, it is hard to get a job … Continue reading
A Good Family for My Baby?
If you have decided that adoption is the path you want to pursue, you are probably wondering how we choose the families that we work with and how you can make sure your baby is going to a safe and … Continue reading
Who Puts Their Baby Up for Adoption?
While most people have a specific stereotype in mind of the type of woman that chooses adoption for her baby, the truth is that there is no “type” of person that makes this choice. Birthmoms come in every age, race … Continue reading
I Am Giving My Baby Up: Who Will Pay My Medical Bills?
Thinking about how you will pay your medical bills can be overwhelming when you are planning your baby’s adoption. Most states allow an adoptive family to pay for medical expenses that you incur during your pregnancy. If you are planning … Continue reading
Honoring Birthmothers
Birthmothers really are amazing women because of the ultimate sacrifice they make for their child. Recognizing this, an adoptive mom pushed to start a local Birthmother Day Celebration similar to those observed across the country on the day before Mother’s Day. Continue reading
