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Books about Adoption for Parents

Whether your adoption is about to be finalized or you have a talkative two-year-old at home, these books written for adoptive parents are wonderful sources to keep on hand. They help to answer questions that your children might have and provide peace of mind in tough situations.   “Talking with Young Children about Adoption”  By […]

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Honoring the Legacy of Fletcher Thompson

In honor of Fletcher Thompson’s 94th birthday, we would like to tell a story.   In November 1961, then Solicitor General of the United States (and later Watergate special prosecutor) Archibald Cox, moved for the admission of Fletcher D. Thompson to join the United States Supreme Court Bar. Later that day, following his admission, Fletcher was congratulated by […]

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An Introduction to Civil Litigation

While the majority of our time and focus at Thompson Dove Law Group is spent on building families, we also advocate in Circuit Court and before the South Carolina Appellate Courts for our clients to be made whole from injuries they sustained due to the negligence of others.   What exactly is Civil Litigation?   Civil litigation […]

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Team Spotlight: Adoption Counselor, Nancy Hodges

Here at Thompson Dove Law Group, we have a passion for building families through adoption and assisted reproduction. This passion comes from the rewarding work we do, and from the incredible team that makes all of our efforts a reality. Each month, we will give you an insider’s look into what makes life at our […]

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When It Takes More Than Two to Make a Baby: Event Recap

Recently, our team took a journey up to Philadelphia to attend the 2nd annual “When It Takes More Than Two to Make a Baby” conference at Thomas Jefferson University. The conference is specifically designed for infertility counseling and is sponsored by the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the university.   The three day conference […]

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Team Spotlight: Adoption Counselor, Janine Fleming

Here at Thompson Dove Law Group, we have a passion for building families through adoption and assisted reproduction. This passion comes from the rewarding work we do, and from the incredible team that makes all of our efforts a reality. Each month, we will give you an insider’s look into what makes life at our […]

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Preparing Young Children for the Adoption of a New Sibling

For many adoptive parents, the process of choosing to go forward with adoption is an exciting yet stressful time. Whether you are searching for a birthmother or spending countless hours researching agencies or firms to handle the logistics, adoption is a thoughtful process. As an adult, you are able to grasp the magnitude of the […]

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Bringing Awareness to ALL Mothers this Mother’s Day

                                              May is a special month when we come together to celebrate the strength and sacrifice of some of the greatest people in the world…mothers. Mother’s Day is a beautiful tradition and a special […]

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The Sherri Shepherd Case and the Importance of a Surrogacy Contract

As you may have seen in the news recently, former View Co-Host Sherri Shepherd was recently legally declared to be the mother of the child she and her ex-husband conceived with the assistance of a gestational surrogate. This is one of the times where we are able to see that, when things are done correctly, […]

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Celebrities Supporting Adoption

Last month, actress Cate Blanchett and her husband decided to complete their family of six through adoption. The family adopted Edith Vivian Patricia in the United States. With three biological sons (Dashiel, Roman and Ignatius), Edith is the perfect addition. When asked about the adoption, Blanchett eloquently replied,   “There’s a lot of children out […]

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