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Overview of Adoption

The adoption of a child is the most important legal proceeding in which a person can ever engage. As such, proper legal advice is essential. This is true no matter which type of adoption is being pursued.

For more information about adoption in general, click to view one of the following pages:

  • Overview of Adoption
    • Types of Adoption
    • Domestic Independent Adoption
    • Domestic Agency Adoption
    • Intercountry Adoption
    • Home Study
    • Avoiding Contested Adoptions

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  • Adoption Information
    • Overview of Adoption
    • Independent Adoption
    • Adoption in Maryland
    • Adoption in Virginia
    • Adoption in the District of Columbia
  • Resources
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