Thinking of becoming an adoptive parent or giving your newborn up for adoption? If so, then you’ll want to know exactly what type of adoption you’re seeking, and what your rights will be after the process is complete.
Misunderstandings are common in adoptions, as seen in a recent U.S. Supreme Court case involving “Baby Veronica.” Her birth father had signed paperwork terminating his parental rights, but later insisted he didn’t realize he’d be giving up his daughter for good.
To help avoid a similarly heartbreaking scenario, you may want to become familiar with the different types of adoption and their effects on biological and adoptive parents’ rights. Here are seven common categories of adoption:
To learn more about adoption, check out FindLaw’s comprehensive section on Adoption. For answers to specific questions about your personal situation, head to our online directory to find an experienced adoption lawyer near you.
Related Resources:
- Can You Legally Adopt an Adult? (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
- From Russia With Spite: Ban on U.S. Adoptions (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
- Charlize Theron Adopts Son, Puts Spotlight on Single-Parent Adoption (FindLaw’s Celebrity Justice)
- Ask a Question About Adoption in Our Online Forum (FindLaw Answers)
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