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Adoption and Foster Care
Adoption is the official transfer to a third party through the court system of all
of the parental rights which a biological parent has to a child, along with
the assumption by the adopting parent of all of the parental rights of the
biological parent that are being terminated. The legal obligations of the
biological parent are assumed in their entirety by the adoptive parents,
including the responsibility for the care and supervision of the child, its
nurturing and training, its physical and emotional health, and its financial
support. An adopted child has the same rights of inheritance as a biological
child. Adoption laws differ from state to state.
With regard to foster parenthood, depending on the jurisdiction, a foster parent may now have a right to adopt the foster child.
Adoption and Foster Care FAQs
Adoption and Foster Care Articles
You may also want to visit our Family Law FAQ and Publications pages for additional information.