Actress Katherine Heigl Adopts a Korean Child
Actress Katherine Heigl, 30, revealed on the Ellen DeGeneres Show that she and her husband, Josh Kelley, 29, are adopting a special-needs child from Korea. The baby girl will turn 1 year old in November.
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Biological Father Fights Madonna’s Adoption Appeal
James Kambewa, the biological father of the Malawian child pop star Madonna wants to adopt, has taken steps to campaign against the adoption, including criticizing Madonna’s morals. His efforts may disable Madonna from completing the adoption.
Illegal Immigrant Detained in Police Raid May Lose Custody of Son
An illegal immigrant in jail for her immigrant status may lose custody of her son, whom an American couple adopted when a county court terminated her parental rights. The immigrant’s attorney is fighting for her custody rights. The case highlights the complexity of immigration and family law.
MySpace Reunites Birthmother and Son
A Utah mother and the son she placed for adoption more than 30 years ago reunited Thursday in Redding, California. The pair found each other on MySpace, a social networking website. The son describes the reunion as a source of closure.
Malawi Judge Denies Madonna’s Adoption Petition
A Malawi Judge ruled today against Madonna’s adoption of a 4-year-old Malawi child. The adoption would violate Malawi mandates that adoptive parents be Malawi residents for 18 to 24 months. Madonna is expected to fight the ruling.
Arkansas Voters Pass Ban on Unmarried Couples Adopting or Fostering Unwanted Children
On Tuesday, nearly 57 percent of Arkansas voters approved a ballot measure barring adoptive and foster care children from placement in the homes of couples who are not married.
Nebraska Governor Calls Special Session to Revise Safe Haven Law
Governor Dave Heineman announced today that a special session of Nebraska's legislature will be held next month to revise the state's controversial safe-haven law.
Oglala Sioux Tribe to Open Child Advocacy Center in Rapid City
ONTRAC, or Oglala Nation Tiospaye Resource and Advocacy Center, is to open a center in Rapid City in order to improve services to children, tribal notification procedures, and rapport with state agencies.
Malawi Officials Delay Finalizing Adoption by Madonna
Malawi’s Child Welfare Services delayed finalizing Madonna’s October 2006 adoption of David, a Malawian orphan. Agency director Penston Kilembe cited financial and logistical limitations as causing the delay.
Virginia Law Affects Adoption Proceedings for Biological Parents
A Virginia paternity law went into effect July 1 that changes the process by which a biological father’s parental rights are terminated in adoption proceedings.