Annulment – Do you qualify?
Annulment is the erasure of marriage as if it never existed. This is contrasted with divorce, where the marriage is recognized but terminated. However, the reality of legally qualifying for an annulment is extremely difficult. To qualify for an annulment, you need to prove you have a void or voidable marriage. Void Marriage (Family Code §§ 2200-2201) […]
California Mandatory Immunization Laws and Exceptions
“Please provide an updated copy of your child’s immunization records” is a standard request when you enroll your child in school. A child who is not fully will prevent enrollment, UNLESS there is a qualified exception. The specific exceptions are: (1) if you have a medical exemption OR (2) if your child has an Individualized […]
The Ultimate Gift | A Birth Mother’s Grief|
Placing a child for adoption is the ultimate gift: to the child and to the adopting family. It is also a tremendous loss for the birth mother. So, while the adoption attorneys at Moore Law for Children appreciate that a woman’s decision to place her baby for adoption may be the best option for the birth mother […]
How to Find an Adoptive Family for Your Child
When facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering adoption, you may wonder how you will find an adoptive family that will love your child as you do. You want them to share your values and provide the life that you feel your child deserves. You want to find a family that will not judge you, but […]
Financial Fears Over An Unplanned Pregnancy
At Moore Law for Children, our adoption attorneys have worked with many women facing financial fears over an unplanned pregnancy. Supporting her child is one of the most common reasons a woman considers adoption. Another concern is what the adoption may cost if she decides to make an adoption plan. Are you facing financial fears […]
Confidentiality in Your Adoption
Traditionally, confidentiality in your adoption was crucial as an unplanned pregnancy was considered taboo or even a sin. Adoptions were kept secret and filled with shame. We have come a long way since then. Unplanned pregnancies happen and there is no shame in that. Adoption is a loving and brave choice. The adoption attorneys at […]
Co-Parenting Communication Tips
Communicating with a Co-Parent in the Era of Rapid-Fire Responses Co-Parenting is a whole new ball game when you first separate or divorce. The hope is that both you and your co-parent are on amicable terms. The reality is this may not be the case now or in the future. Learning to communicate with a […]
Give Up My Baby for Adoption: Eliminating That Phrase
“Language is power, life and the instrument of culture, the instrument of domination and liberation.” —Angela Carter. As adoption attorneys, women often tell us they want to “give up my baby for adoption.” They may also say “put up my baby for adoption” or “give away my baby for adoption.” Words matter. Language gives us […]
Birth Father Rights in an Adoption
You are pregnant and considering adoption. The best-case scenario is to be supported by the baby’s birth father in going over your options with this pregnancy. It is unfortunately most common for women to be facing this decision alone. Perhaps since you became pregnant your circumstances have changed and parenting a child is no longer an […]
