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The vast majority of internationally adopted kids are not at risk of ICE detention.
By Jill Cucullu July 11, 2025
While there is usually nothing to worry about concerning your internationally adopted child's immigration status, there are basic steps parents can take to protect their internationally adopted minor or adult child from detention or denaturalization.
By Jill Cucullu September 13, 2023
Stepparents Adoption in Los Angeles, California
Saving for a stepparent adoption doesn't have to take a lifetime
By Jill Cucullu October 28, 2022
Adoption Law Group gives an overview of the costs of stepparent adoption in California and provides an estimate of likely costs and expenses for specific scenarios, including terminating the rights of a non-consenting biological parent.
attorney discusses terminating biological father's parental rights
July 29, 2022
Learn more about the process involved in adopting a stepchild where the biological father's consent cannot be obtained. Reasons why it is sometimes necessary to terminate biological father's parental rights, along with options available to do so, are provided.
July 29, 2022
Can an adult be adopted by another adult in the US? This article describes the process of adopting an adult, and why an adult may wish to adopt another adult.
July 29, 2022
Learn more about when, what, and how temporary guardianship is granted. Find out the advantages of temporary guardianship and alternatives requiring parental consent.
July 29, 2022
This article describes how to adopt a stepchild, including what forms to file and the legal process to becoming an adoptive stepparent, in California.
July 29, 2022
The legal process of a stepparent adopting their stepchild in San Diego, including what forms must be filed and what steps must be taken to obtain an Adoption Order, are presented in this article.
July 29, 2022
In the legal process of obtaining guardianship in California, what is guardianship and what are the legal rights and responsibilities a guardian gains when caring for a minor child?
July 29, 2022
The legal process and documents involved in the adoption of adults in California are described in this article.
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