A “putative father” is a man whose legal relationship to a child has not been established (for example — not the husband of the mother), but claims, or is alleged, to be the father to a child. The Indiana Putative Father Registry was created to protect putative fathers’ parental rights. By registering with the Indiana […]
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Adoption: My Parents Say I am 22 Years Old and Should be Old Enough To Raise a Baby
Adoption I just met with an expectant mom recently. We will call her “Amy” (not her real name). Amy’s family is not supportive of her adoption plan. They told her that because she is 22-years-old, she should be old enough to raise a baby. Amy asked me if I have many women her age who […]
Adoption, Adoption Reconnections & Confidential Intermediaries
Working in adoption allows us to help adoptees and birth parents reconnect with each other. It is very rewarding to help these people come together. In fact, Jill Kirsh Freeman, Steve & Joel’s sister, works in the office as a court appointed confidential intermediary. Yesterday, while at court, Jill was introduced as an “expert” on […]
Adoption? How do I "give up" my baby for adoption?
Depending on how you came across this blog you may be intrigued or even offended. Please trust me that it is not my intention to offend. I am just using this opportunity to prove how offensive this is. The truth of the matter is that in speaking with hundreds of people looking to place a […]
