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Application of the Indian Child Welfare Act

Overview

The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is a federal law that sets minimum standards for the removal of Native American children from their homes. The ICWA is designed to preserve and strengthen Native...

Adoption and Safe Families Act - Overview

Background of the Adoption and Safe Families Act

In 1997, the United States Congress passed the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA). The ASFA was enacted to modify and clarify certain requirements of the...

Foster Children

A child may be removed from a household if they are abused, either sexually or physically, or neglected. The child may be neglected in that they are not provided with their basic needs such as food, shelter, and emotional stability. The goal for...

International Adoption - Advance Processing

What is Advance Processing?

The United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recommends that all prospective parents file an application for "Advance Processing" before they identify a...

Actions Between Parent and Child Based upon Negligence

Generally, parents and children have the right to sue each other for most personal injuries that are caused by negligence. This right is determined by the status of the parental immunity doctrine in the particular jurisdiction where an actions is...