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Adoption

February 26, 2015 by: Content Team

Adoption is a legal process that establishes a relationship between a parent and a child that is recognized by the law. After an adoption takes place, the parent is legally and morally responsible for the child in every way. The adoptive parent may be either have a blood relation to the child, or have absolutely no relationship at all prior […]

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