Most of us know personally, or have heard of, someone who was "adopted" informally in the old days. This used to happen among family members or close friends quite frequently. A long time ago, people might just agree among themselves for a child to be raised by other family members or close friends, with little or no court involvement. Adoption from one state to another wasn't always as … [Read more...] about Interstate Adoption Ain’t What it Used to Be… What NOT to do When Adopting Across State Lines