The ICPC: An Updated Overview

Peter J. Wiernicki, Esq. - May 10, 2017 - Adopting, Domestic, The Process

The ICPC: An Updated Overview

Peter J. Wiernicki, Esq. - May 10, 2017 - Adopting, Domestic, The Process

When you adopt a child from a different state, you’ll need approval under the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children before traveling home. Here’s what you need to know about this process.

Ask AF: Adoption Visa Clarification

Peter J. Wiernicki, Esq. - June 21, 2016 - Adopting, Expert Q&A, International

We finalized our daughter’s international adoption a few years ago, but haven’t gone through the naturalization process yet.

Adoption Law: At the Hospital

Peter J. Wiernicki, Esq. - June 13, 2016 - Adopting, Domestic, Referrals & Matches, The Process

An adoption attorney explains the legal steps surrounding your child’s birth when you adopt domestically.

Ask AF: Moving and Readoption

Peter J. Wiernicki, Esq. - May 23, 2016 - Adopting, Domestic, Expert Q&A

I’m about to move. Can I readopt after I move, or do I have to readopt in the state I lived in when I brought my child home?

Ask AF: Domestic Adoption Paperwork

Peter J. Wiernicki, Esq. - March 12, 2016 - Adopting, Domestic, Expert Q&A

Answers to your parenting questions.

Ask AF: School Records

Peter J. Wiernicki, Esq. - February 28, 2016 - Expert Q&A, Parenting, School

Answers to your parenting questions.

Birth Fathers’ Rights: A Legal Guide

Peter J. Wiernicki, Esq. - November 24, 2015 - Adopting, Domestic, The Process

Your child’s birth father is an important part of your child’s adoption story, and has legal rights in relation to the adoption.

ART: The Legal Perspective

Peter J. Wiernicki, Esq. - October 19, 2015 - Adopting, ART Options

An attorney explains what laws apply when you build your family through assisted reproduction. 

Ask AF: Adopting an Acquaintance’s Baby

Peter J. Wiernicki, Esq. - September 7, 2015 - Expert Q&A, Referrals & Matches, The Process

Answers to your parenting questions.

Adoption and Divorce

Peter J. Wiernicki, Esq. - June 4, 2015 - Family Dynamics, Parenting

My husband and I are contemplating a divorce. Will our daughter’s adoption status figure into the legal proceedings?

Which Laws Apply to My U.S. Adoption?

Peter J. Wiernicki, Esq. - March 26, 2015 - Adopting, Domestic, The Process

In an interstate domestic adoption, it’s not always clear-cut which state’s laws will apply to the process. An adoption attorney explains how to determine “choice of law.”

Readoption: The Final Step

Peter J. Wiernicki, Esq. - July 27, 2014 - Adopting, International, The Process

An attorney explains how to ensure that your parent-child relationship is recognized under U.S. law after an international adoption.

What Does the Expectant Mother’s Attorney Do?

Peter J. Wiernicki, Esq. - June 26, 2014 - Adopting, Domestic, Referrals & Matches, The Process

When an expectant parent chooses to be represented by an attorney, it is important for all of the parties in the adoption to understand that the role of the attorney is to advocate for his client. Our adoption law expert explains.

Legal Guide to Naming Your Child

Peter J. Wiernicki, Esq. - June 26, 2014 - Preparing for Parenthood, The Process

What do we need to know about naming our child?

Ask AF: Filing Taxes Without an SSN

Peter J. Wiernicki, Esq. - June 6, 2014 - Expert Q&A, The Process, Yours Free

Answers to your parenting questions.