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Birth Parents Rights
If you are thinking about giving your child up for adoption, it is important to know what rights you have during the process. There are rights to legal counsel and psychological counseling.
Conversely, if you are considering adopting a child, it is equally as essential for you to know what your rights are, as well as understand those of the birth mother and father. All adoptive parents will have to undergo a criminal background check and a home study to ensure their fitness and that of their home.
Birth parents have the right to access information relating to the adoption process, from start to finish. This includes knowing exactly what they are giving up when terminating their parental rights, as well as what their rights are should they change their mind. An experienced adoption attorney can provide this information as well as explain and answer any questions birth parents have along the way.
At Tully Rinckey PLLC, we recognize that the adoption process can be emotional and complex. Our family law attorneys will not only help make sure your rights are being protected, but also ensure the best interests of the child are being followed.
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Tully Rinckey’s Jennifer Corcoran sits down over at WGNA and answers listeners questions on child custody and divorce for the weekly “Ask the Lawyer” segment
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Date added: January 5, 2012 Submission Type: Professional Recognition Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Partner Industry: Legal Services Position department: Legal Reason for being recognized: King was reappointed chair of the pro bono committee of the Schenectady County …
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Presenter: Theresa Wells, Esq. Date: May 15, 2012 Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m. (half-hour break in the middle) Skills: 1 CLE Credit Hour Areas of Professional Practice: 1 CLE Credit Hour If you have questions on any of our FREE Continuing Legal …
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