Category: Relative Adoption

• Benefits and challenges of relative adoption

  Adoption is a life-changing decision for both the child and the adoptive family. While many adoptions involve non-relatives, relative adoption, also known as kinship adoption, is an increasingly common practice. In this arrangement, a child's biological relative—such as a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or older sibling—becomes their legal parent. While relative adoption provides numerous benefits, it also comes with unique challenges that families must navigate. 

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• The legal process of relative adoption in the U.S.

  Adoption is a deeply personal and life-changing decision, especially when it involves adopting a family member. Known as relative adoption or kinship adoption, this process allows a child's biological relative—such as a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or adult sibling—to become their legal parent.

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• What is relative adoption?

  

  Relative adoption in the USA is a legal process where a family member adopts a child who is related to them by blood or marriage. This type of adoption is often pursued in situations where the biological parents are unable or unfit to care for the child. It ensures that the child remains within their extended family, providing continuity, stability, and a sense of belonging. 

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