Doe VS Doe
In the important 2011 case of Copeland v. Todd, the Supreme Court of Virginia upheld the constitutionality of Section 63.2-1205 of [...]
The Home Study Requirements
In Copeland v. Todd, the Supreme Court of Virginia pointed out that the standards of proof in contested adoption cases must be [...]
The Constitutional Rights Of Birth Parents
The Constitutional Rights of Birth Parents are extremely important. Parental Rights are recognized as fundamental rights under the Due Process [...]
Attachment & Bonding
The terms “attachment” and “bonding” are often confused. Attachment refers to a child’s emotional connection to caregivers. Bonding refers to [...]
Tax Credit Saved
There is good news for families pursuing adoption. The final version of the tax reform bill before Congress has preserved [...]
Standards Of Proof In Contested Adoptions
While Circuit Courts in Virginia have long had the authority to grant an adoption without the Consents of the Birth [...]