On Behalf of Kroener Hale Law Firm | Mar 28, 2022 | Adoption
Despite gay marriage now being the law of the land, some are still wary. They are often even more skeptical when it comes to gay couples adopting. In reality, there is no evidence that children of homosexuals experience ill effects. The truth is they benefit highly...
On Behalf of Kroener Hale Law Firm | May 17, 2021 | Adoption
Creating a family as an LGBTQ couple comes with certain legal, financial, and logistical obstacles. However, there are still more than enough options for an LGBTQ couple to choose from. Read below to learn more about your adoption rights in Batavia, Ohio, as a member...
On Behalf of Kroener Hale Law Firm | Feb 27, 2020 | Adoption
Though marriage equality has been the law of the land for nearly five years, same-sex couples and LGBT individuals may still run into governmental resistance when trying to adopt children. Recently, a rule change proposed by the Department of Health and Human Services...
On Behalf of Kroener Hale Law Firm | Aug 7, 2019 | Adoption
The presence of a child in your life is like no other joy you can imagine. If you have longed for a child, you may have had different experiences that led you to open your heart to the process of adoption. Welcoming as your own a child in need of a loving, nurturing...
On Behalf of Kroener Hale Law Firm | Nov 5, 2018 | Adoption
Adoption is a beautiful way for your Ohio family to expand and grow, and sometimes, this means formalizing meaningful relationships you already have in your family. In some situations, stepparents may be able to adopt their stepchildren. If you would like to adopt the...
On Behalf of Kroener Hale Law Firm | Nov 30, 2017 | Adoption
Many Ohio residents like you have found ways to make their familial wishes into reality through legal processes, such as surrogacy and adoption. At Kroener Hale, we are happy to serve as a source of information on these typically complicated legal options.One of...
On Behalf of Kroener Hale Law Firm | Nov 7, 2017 | Adoption
For those new to adoption, the process may seem a bit unclear. Understanding more about how children are placed with families can help adoptive parents to understand the process better and help them as they go through it. In Ohio, parents do not just choose a child...
On Behalf of Kroener Hale Law Firm | Sep 8, 2017 | Adoption
For married Ohio couples in a blended family situation or a same-sex marriage, stepparent adoption may be the solution to questions surrounding the legal status of the child(ren) living with them. The Ohio State Bar Association reminds couples that...
On Behalf of Kroener Hale Law Firm | Jul 26, 2017 | Adoption
If you have been fostering a relative child in Ohio and are now considering adoption, you may also want to compare the benefits of subsidized permanent guardianship. While some families feel like adoption is the best route, others feel that this form of guardianship...
On Behalf of Kroener Hale Law Firm | Jun 25, 2017 | Adoption
If you are a single person in Ohio and want to become a parent through adoption, you may be concerned about whether or not your application will be approved. While this situation was almost always denied by adoption agencies in the mid-1900’s, officials now...
