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Adoption Law

The Problem with using the Phone Book for Adoption Referrals

Search the internet or scan the yellow pages of any telephone directory in South Carolina, and you will find several listings for something usually called an “adoption service provider.” Most of the “providers” are businesses that are located out-of-state, with no connection to South Carolina. Many, if not most, of the sponsors behind these ads fall into the […]

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Adoption Law

5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring Your Adoption Attorney

Deciding that adoption is the right choice for your family is exciting, sometimes exhausting, and exhilarating — all at the same time. Deciding that adoption is that right choice for your family is just the beginning, as the road to adoption begins. As you are about to embark on this journey, one of the first […]

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Adoption Law

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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Press Release

August Team Spotlight: Paralegal, Vicki Morrison

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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Event Highlight: Be Brave Brunch 2015

This month, we had the honor of sponsoring an event that is near and dear to our hearts…Charleston’s Be Brave Brunch. This annual event is hosted by Center for Women, and it always inspires.  The goal of the event is to honor five Charleston women (nominated by their peers) for showing bravery in their lives. […]

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Surrogacy

The Choice to Become a Gestational Surrogate in South Carolina

Make no mistake, giving birth to a child is nothing short of miraculous.   For the women who are able to get pregnant, the experience will undoubtedly change their lives forever. For those who are struggling with infertility, medical science has provided new and exciting options, including the option of using a gestational surrogate (carrier). […]

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Surrogacy

The Difference Between Traditional & Gestational Surrogacy

It is no secret that for some couples it is difficult, if not impossible, to safely carry a baby to full term. Fortunately, modern science has provided hopeful parents with multiple options. Through processes like traditional and gestational surrogacy, many couples have the ability to fulfill their dreams of creating a family of their own. […]

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Adoption Law

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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Adoption Law

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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Adoption Law

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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