Adoption Archives

POSTED Jun 2021

Termination of Parental Rights

In a Connecticut Termination of Parental Rights, the legal relationship between a minor child and one or both parents is completely severed by the court. If the rights of only...

POSTED Feb 2021

What is a Stepparent Adoption?

Stepparents have the opportunity to play a critical and loving part in their stepchildren’s lives. In some circumstances, they even adopt their stepchildren via “stepparent adoption.” To learn more about...

POSTED Jan 2021

How Do You Establish Paternity?

Sometimes parents wonder how to establish paternity. The answer depends on your particular situation — for example, whether you are married or unmarried. Read on to learn more. Unmarried Parents...

POSTED Dec 2020

How Do You Add a Name to a Birth Certificate?

Sometimes a parent will wonder how to add another parent’s name to a birth certificate. The answer depends on your particular situation. Read on to learn more. Married Parents and...

POSTED Jun 2018

President Trump, Stress, Same Sex Parents, and How We Can Help

The average number of calls we received from same sex parents asking about adopting their children tripled last week. Sadly we weren’t really surprised — the general political climate combined...

POSTED Oct 2017

Why is it Important for Same Sex Couples to do a Second Parent Adoption?

When same sex couples decide to start a family, they have plenty of options to make their dreams a reality. Unfortunately, these couples can also face several unique legal issues. Whether you’re...

POSTED Nov 2016

[Webinar] “CT Same-Sex Couples & Stepparent Adoption: Your Name on the Birth Certificate is Not Enough”

On Thursday, November 17th at 5:30 PM, Freed Marcroft Attorneys Meghan Freed and Carla Zahner will host a complimentary webinar on stepparent adoption in Connecticut. The recent presidential election has highlighted the importance of adopting children of parents of...

POSTED Nov 2016

Post-Election Stress and Adoption

Yesterday morning, following President-Elect Trump’s win, I met with a young married couple about a step-parent adoption. They were two women, and the meeting opened with tears. It was heartbreaking. Adoption...

POSTED Mar 2016

U.S. Supreme Court Decision Underscores that Second Parent Adoption Remains Critical for Same Sex Parents

“You still have to adopt your children.” I have said this more times than I can count since the United States Supreme Court decisions on same sex marriage equality United States...

POSTED Jul 2015

Why, After the Supreme Court Marriage Ruling, Same Sex Spouses Should Still Adopt Their Non-Biological Children

It has been less than one week since the Supreme Court’s Obergefell decision holding that the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution requires states to license marriages between two people of the same sex...