Summary
In this conversation, Rebecca Gruenspan, an adoption consultant, interviews Diana Schimmel, an adoption attorney, about adoption law. They discuss the importance of seeking legal advice early in the adoption process, the role of an adoption attorney in domestic private adoption, and the timing of involving an attorney in the adoption journey. They also touch on topics such as identified adoptions, interstate adoption laws, and the revocation period for birth parents. Diana emphasizes the value of building relationships with professionals in the adoption community and the benefits it brings to adoptive families. They cover topics such as choosing the right attorney, contested adoptions, post-adoption contact agreements, and the importance of understanding the laws in different states. Diana shares her expertise and provides valuable insights for prospective adoptive parents.
Important Links mentioned in Today's Episode
Diana C. Schimmel - Adoption Attorney
Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
You Should Be Grateful by Angela Tucker
Chapters
6:49 Utilizing Adoption Attorneys as Guides
13:08 Understanding Adoption Laws: ICWA ICPC
16:17 The Importance of Seeking Legal Advice Early
20:55 Attorney’s Role in Identified Adoptions
33:50 Adoption Laws: Surrenders, Consent, and Revocation
38:05 Role of an Adoption Attorney as a Mitigator
39:04 choosing the Right Adoption Attorney
58:18 Contested Adoptions
1:00:57 Post Adoption Contact Agreements
1:04:00 The Role of Judges in Adoption Cases
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