Series on Adoptions: What Are the Estate Reasons for an Adult Adoption?

By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania.  The tenth, and final, piece in this series focuses on the question: what are the estate reasons for an adult adoption?  If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage you … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: What Are the Estate Reasons for an Adult Adoption?

Series on Adoptions: Can We Change the Child’s Name?

By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania.  The ninth piece in this series focuses on the question: can we change the child's name?  If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage you to please return and read … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: Can We Change the Child’s Name?

Series on Adoptions: Can the Parties to an Adoption Agree to Allow Contact Between the Child and the Natural Family?

By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania.  The eighth piece in this series focuses on the question: can the parties agree to allow contact between the child and the natural family?  If you are interested in an adoption, … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: Can the Parties to an Adoption Agree to Allow Contact Between the Child and the Natural Family?

Series on Adoptions: What Happens If I Honestly Do Not Know Who the Father Is?

By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania.  The seventh piece in this series focuses on the question: what happens if I honestly do not know who the father is?  If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: What Happens If I Honestly Do Not Know Who the Father Is?

Series on Adoptions: Will I Need a Home Study in Pennsylvania?

By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania.  The sixth piece in this series focuses on the question: will I need a home study?  If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage you to please return and read … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: Will I Need a Home Study in Pennsylvania?

Series on Adoptions: Can a Biological Parent Revoke His or Her Consent?

By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania.  The fifth piece in this series focuses on the question: can a biological parent revoke his or her consent?  If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage you to please … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: Can a Biological Parent Revoke His or Her Consent?

Series on Adoptions: When Can a Parent’s Parental Rights Be Involuntarily Terminated in Pennsylvania?

By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania.  The fourth piece in this series focuses on the question: when can a parent's parental rights be involuntarily terminated?  If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage you to please … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: When Can a Parent’s Parental Rights Be Involuntarily Terminated in Pennsylvania?

Series on Adoptions: Does the Child Need to Consent to the Adoption?

By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I am launching this month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania.  The third piece in this series focuses on the question: does the child need to consent to the adoption?  If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage you to … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: Does the Child Need to Consent to the Adoption?

Series on Adoptions: What is the Procedure/Process for an Adoption in Pennsylvania?

By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I am launching this month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania.  The second piece in this series focuses on the question: what is the procedure/process for an adoption in Pennsylvania?  If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage you to … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: What is the Procedure/Process for an Adoption in Pennsylvania?

Series on Adoptions: Who Can Be Adopted in Pennsylvania?

By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I am launching this month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania.  The first piece in this series focuses on the question: who can be adopted in Pennsylvania?  If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage you to please return and … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: Who Can Be Adopted in Pennsylvania?