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Understanding the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in Oklahoma Adoption Cases

September 22, 2025

If you’re in the process of adopting, or even thinking about it, and your journey involves a child with Native American ancestry, you’ll quickly hear about the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). What does it really mean for your family, your adoption, and your future? In Oklahoma, with its 39 federally recognized tribes and one… Read more »

How to Prepare for an Adoption Home Study in Oklahoma

July 07, 2025

Opening your door to adoption starts with one gatekeeper: the home study. Oklahoma law requires a favorable pre-placement report before a child may reside with you, so being ready on day one means less waiting and fewer surprises. Below are practical steps—each framed as an action—to guide families pursuing Oklahoma City adoptions through the process… Read more »

Adoption Challenges in Oklahoma: Overcoming Barriers and Misconceptions

June 23, 2025

Every year, families and individuals begin their Oklahoma City adoption journey with high hopes—then stumble across blogs or message boards warning of impossible delays, staggering fees, and endless red tape. Many walk away before filing a single form. In reality, most barriers shrink once you understand how the process truly works and partner with a… Read more »

Navigating Adoption Laws in Oklahoma: Key Legal Considerations for Families

June 09, 2025

Adopting in Oklahoma means following well-defined statutes, deadlines, and court procedures. A clear grasp of those rules lets families focus on the child, not paperwork. If you are considering an Oklahoma City adoption, arrange a confidential strategy session with a seasoned OKC adoption attorney at Lisa R. Howard PLLC and move one step closer to… Read more »

The Benefits of Adoption in Oklahoma: Creating Forever Families

May 19, 2025

Every year, nearly 7,500 Oklahoma children spend time in foster care, still waiting for a permanent place to belong. Oklahoma adoption offers those children—and the families who welcome them—legal security, financial relief, and lifelong connection, transforming temporary care into a forever family. If you are exploring Oklahoma City adoptions, an early strategy session with an… Read more »

Understanding Open vs. Closed Adoption in Oklahoma: What You Need to Know

May 05, 2025

Adoption in Oklahoma comes in two main forms—open and closed—and the choice shapes both the court file and everyone’s ongoing relationship. Open means identifying information (names, addresses, phone numbers) is exchanged between birth and adoptive families; closed means those details stay sealed.  In everyday use, open adoption usually          includes photo updates,… Read more »

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