The First Standard
The first of the eight standards of proof which a [...]
The Catch All Language
The Standards of Proof which a Court must consider in [...]
The Detriment Requirement
When Section 63.2-1205 was enacted in 1995, it included language [...]
Doe VS Doe
In the important 2011 case of Copeland v. Todd, the Supreme [...]
The Home Study Requirements
In Copeland v. Todd, the Supreme Court of Virginia pointed out that [...]
The Constitutional Rights Of Birth Parents
The Constitutional Rights of Birth Parents are extremely important. Parental [...]
Attachment & Bonding
The terms “attachment” and “bonding” are often confused. Attachment refers [...]
Tax Credit Saved
There is good news for families pursuing adoption. The final [...]
Standards Of Proof In Contested Adoptions
While Circuit Courts in Virginia have long had the authority [...]
The Requirements Of The Home Study
The agency you select to prepare the Home Study will [...]