In most cases, birth fathers do have the same rights as birth mothers. In order for a child to be placed for adoption, both parents usually have to consent to the adoption. In many cases, a birth father can be notified and just not respond, which allows the adoption...
Through open adoption you have the opportunity to speak and even meet with the adoptive families. It gives you the ability to get to know one another. Before they adopt, hopeful adoptive parents must complete a screening and assessment process. Adoptive parents are...
Either way. It really depends on many factors, like how far you live from each other and the method of traveling. After-placement visits and travel can be decided between the birth parent and adoptive families. Birth parents are responsible for their travel expenses...
In most states open adoption contact agreements are a non-binding contract. It is a moral agreement that they will keep the contact going as agreed. Many adoptive parents share that they like the contact to be a “two-way street” – they like to share updates but also...
It depends on the adoptive parents and how far you live from one another. Some adoptive parents will FaceTime with their child’s birth mother on their birthday. Others upload photos of the day. The closer you are, the more likely it is you’ll be able to attend...
