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Just got a call from an old client. Their daughter is 13 and a star student & athlete at her school. It is these calls that make my day. No matter what else happens today, knowing this teenager is doing great is enough. I intend to kiss the wife and both dogs tonight with just a little more joy in my step.
Today the Supreme Court of the United States is hearing an ICWA case out of South Carolina. The fate of a three year little girl rest with these nine jurists. Does Veronica stay with her biological father or return to her adoptive parents? The SCOTUS decision is expected in June.

If you are interested in reading about Baby Veronica. Use your search engine and search for " Baby Veronica ICWA ." If you chose to reseach this case, please read both sides before you form an opinion about whose side is the correct side.

The Indian Child Welfare Act is a Federal Law. It...
March 5, 2013

Just ran into an old client. We recognized each other right away. Twenty-two years after the fact. It was great to catch up. Her daughter is going to medical school. Her son into the Marine Corps. It's such a rush to hear these positive stories of how well adopted children are doing.

Adoption is more than a career.
February 11

I heard of an interesting case out of New Jersey today. The New Jersey Supreme Court held that prenatal drug use by a mother was not a basis for finding child abuse or neglect. There needs to be evidence that there is imminent danger to the child or actual evidence of harm to the child.

I hope this frees up more children for direct private placements adoptions without involvement by a social service department bent on fostering.
February 7

I read about two interesting cases recently. They are not both adoption cases but have implications to the adoption field.

The first one is EX PARTE HOPE ELISABETH ANKROM, an Alabama case dealing with the offense of chemical endangerment of a child. The Supreme Court held that " offense of chemical endangerment of a child , includes unborn children." it is my understanding the child lived 19 minutes.

With addiction being a problem in the adoption field , testing of birth mother candidates is extremely important. If the birth mother tests positive are the lawyers...
Adoption Day in Los Angeles County, the best! I have three adoption finalizations set for this morning. Three very happy families. Adoption Finalization Day is an important day. Today all the stress is over.

The Judge usually asks me to do a card trick or two which makes adoption more Magical.
To all you adoptive parents out there, the Federal tax legislation allows for a tax credit for adoption expenses incurred in 2013. The maximum tax credit is $12,970 Those with a modified adjusted gross income of $194,580 or less qualify for the full credit. The amount of the credit graduates downward to zero as incomes approach $234,580.

This will help to make the magic that is adoption more affordable for more prospective adopting families..

For more information about the adoption tax credit go to www.radis-adopt.com

Adjusting to Parenting Your Adopted Son or Daughter

1. Get ready as much as you are able to in advance, so you understand what to expect when your baby comes home. Learn what habits are normal for babies in this time of adjustment and what expectations are reasonable. Go through books concerning parenting, go to any seminars on adoptive parenting, speak with other mothers and fathers about their experiences at support get-togethers. Make sure you understand more about how adoption can change family life, particularly about post-adoption depression, and the ways you can help to reduce or avoid it.

2. You may have jet lag if you journey to get your child. You should expect to feel worn out if your baby doesn't sleep throughout the night, and has his/her days and nights confused. Get a support system set up before you return; organize with family, friends or commercial services to come home to a house which is neat and uncluttered and well-stocked with meals. Recruit help with laundry, dinners, chores, babysitting older kids, or taking them on excursions, and so on.

3. Take some time for yourself, your partner, and your other children. You should look after yourself. Be sure you eat healthy food, get some regular exercise, and some entertainment. Don't ignore your marriage. Arrange for a sitter and go out with your partner for a date night. Your other children need to adapt to the new child as well. Provide them with some one-on-one time. Take your older child out for a trip, just the pair of you.

4. Get assistance from your support network whenever you feel exhausted. If you feel bogged down, exhausted and discouraged, or are feeling annoyed or worried about your son or daughter's conduct, talk it over with another adoptive parent you know and trust. Anyone who has not adopted might not be as sympathetic as parents who've been through it. Make sure you contact your social worker about issues and don't pretend things are okay when there are problems. Your social worker will have the ability to reassure you that your experiences and emotions are standard and to provide you with helpful advice.