{"product_id":"adopting-america-randall-hicks-9780983942542","title":"Adopting in America by Randall Hicks","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAdopting in America: How to Adopt Within One Year by Randall Hicks\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRevised for 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Showers the anxious parent with information on methods and resources for adoption.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—American Library Association\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Educational and empowering. No-nonsense, matter-of-fact advice while using a compassionate approach.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A top adoption attorney reveals his insider strategies. Follow the clear road map in this book and you'll be on the road to parenthood.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Adoptive Families magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Book: \u003cem\u003eAdopting in America\u003c\/em\u003e by Randall Hicks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdopting in America: How to Adopt Within One Year, Revised Edition for 2018-2019 \u003c\/em\u003efully explains not only independent, agent and intercountry adoption, but fifteen different subtypes (including the best—but little known—options (such as states that have the best laws and permit non-residents to adopt there).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdopting in America \u003c\/em\u003edetails:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to selecting the best agency or attorney; a review of each state's unique laws and procedures (When does she sign her consent to adoption?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow long does she have to change her mind?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the rights of the birth father? Et cetera) and lists adoption attorneys within each state, including their biographies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial strategies to quickly locate a birth mother to select you for a newborn adoption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot red flags indicating a risky adoption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to receive the $13,570 federal adoption tax credit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to obtain free medical care for the birth mother\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed review of intercountry adoption (both Hague and non-Hague countries) and how to choose the best program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use adoption registries to learn about children waiting for adoption in the foster care system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWritten by one of the nation's leading adoption attorneys, \u003cem\u003eAdopting in America\u003c\/em\u003e is written in a direct and easy-to-understand style.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendices provide \u003cstrong\u003ehelpful organizations and resources\u003c\/strong\u003e to further assist in adoption planning and parenting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50292660339003,"sku":"0983942544","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/8490403482538.jpg?v=1747225730","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/adopting-america-randall-hicks-9780983942542","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}