Imagine this: You’ve just welcomed a child into your family, and yet, as a non-biological parent, you’re unsure of your legal rights in emergencies — whether it’s making medical decisions or securing ...

Becoming a parent is a big decision, and making the decision to not parent is even larger. Rarely are adoptive parents aware that their efforts to become parents end up colluding with systems whose ...

Human development experts tell us that conflicts and disruptions between parents and children are natural and necessary for learning and personal growth. These family tensions might include arguments, ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...