Is Independent Adoption Right for You?
Choosing adoption for a baby is one of the most difficult decisions any expectant mother can make. It’s a choice made out of unselfish love, because you know that the best chance for your baby to have a life of opportunity is with a loving, adoptive family. And you...
How to Adopt a Baby From the Hospital
Of all the steps involved in a domestic infant adoption, the adoption hospital stay can be the most nerve-wracking and emotional. For a birth mother, there is of course the difficulty of labor but also the emotional loss associated with potentially holding her baby...
When You Give a Baby Up for Adoption, Do You Have to Go to Court?
Many elements of the adoption process can seem intimidating. As an expectant mother experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, you are already likely feeling an overwhelming rush of emotions — both positive and negative. Of all the things expectant mothers wonder about,...
Things Your Adoption Attorney Wants You to Know
The adoption process can be complex. There are agency guidelines, specific details of each unique adoption plan and legal requirements to take into account. As a hopeful parent considering adoption, you already have a lot on your plate. Trying to navigate the...
Can a Friend Adopt My Baby?
It’s common to hear the phrase “giving a baby up” for adoption. But, if you are an expectant mother experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, you should know that choosing adoption for your baby is not giving up — it is giving life. Choosing adoption comes from a place of...
How Safe Haven Baby Adoptions Work in Iowa
It takes a lot of bravery to decide that you aren’t able to parent a baby. You may have initially planned to raise your baby, but now find yourself overwhelmed and not sure what to do days or weeks after your child’s birth. When looking at your options, you may have...
Is Open Adoption Legally Enforceable in Iowa?
If you’re a prospective birth or adoptive parent considering open adoption, you might be worried about the other party of the adoption keeping their postadoption communication agreement. It’s an understandable concern; entering into an agreement for the next decade...
Are You Thinking About Adoption for Your Baby in Iowa?
Are you considering adoption for your unplanned pregnancy? If you’re pregnant and looking into adoption in Iowa, Nelson Law Firm, PLLC can help. You can call our main office in Waterloo at 319-291-6161 now for free, no-obligation information about your unplanned...