The Adoption Law Firm Podcast

Samuel

Adoption is one of the most complex, emotional, and highly scrutinized areas of law. The right of parents to control the destiny of their children is cherished and protected – it is neither easily broken nor easily attached.Whether you are an expectant parent or an adoptive parent, The Adoption Law Firm can help you navigate the complex and emotional landscape of adoption.

  1. 2d ago

    S3: E5 | FAQ Shorts: What is a Viable Alternative?

    When termination of parental rights is being considered, what is a viable alternative?  Alabama adoption attorney Sam McLure discusses this matter.

  2. Oct 13

    S3: E4 | FAQ Shorts: Guardian ad Litems

    What is a Guardian ad Litem? What are their responsibilities? What can foster parents do to work alongside them for the foster child’s best interests? Attorney Sam McLure discusses these questions.

  3. Sep 21

    S3: E3 | FAQ Shorts: Foster Parents at ISPs

    Our foster parent question of the week is: “How am I supposed to participate in an ISP and what should I do in an ISP?” Attorney Sam McLure addresses this question.   “As a foster parent, you are the voice. You spend 720 hours with your foster child in any given month, and everyone else in that room has spent maybe a combined 15 or 20 hours with the child. So you’ve got 700 more hours of information and experience (per month!) than everybody else combined, and so whatever we can do to have your voice carry weight is gonna be best for the child.”  Sam McLure

  4. Sep 8

    S 3: E 2| FAQ Shorts: Appeal Window and Subsidy Agreement

    What happens after parental rights are terminated? Can adoption proceed? Attorney Sam McLure addresses this issue, as well as the issue of setting up a subsidy agreement with DHR.

  5. Sep 1

    S3: E1 | FAQ Shorts: Timeline from Notice to Final Hearing

    In termination of parental rights cases, what is the general timeline from notice to final hearing? Attorney Sam McLure addresses this issue.  To learn more about foster and adoptive matters visit our website:  https://www.theadoptionfirm.com/

  6. 08/01/2021

    S2: E7: | From Foster Child to Foster Mother: Surviving Abuse and the Foster Care System with Kylee Chavers

    Publish Date: August 2, 2021 Note: This podcast contains descriptions of child abuse.  If you have ever wanted to get inside the mind of a foster child or abuse victim whom you love, we have the podcast for you.  On the final episode of Season 3, we have the privilege of interviewing Kylee Chavers, our friend and client who was severely abused by her parents and who subsequently grew up in a string of foster homes.  As a mother, foster mother, wife, and church planter, Kylee is coming, so kindly, with her wounds, her wisdom, and her experience to tell about her life.  It is Kylee’s desire that in sharing her story she will be a resource to anyone who has suffered abuse, or who loves children who have suffered abuse, even as she works through her own healing process.  We welcome you into this conversation and we are honored to share Kylee’s story.  Show Highlights: 2:10 – Kylee was in foster care for as long as she can remember.  5:10 – Kylee’s foster home that was going good, until the foster parent’s divorced.  10:00 – Kylee’s brother and the day they were separated.   15:00 – What Kylee was like as a child, and what it was like in the many foster homes.  21:00 – Kylee’s adoption story.  37:20 – Kylee’s current support system.  How she reconnected with her biological mom.   48:31  - How God is using Kylee’s story today – to be an agent of rescue to other people.  Helpful links:  ICYMI: Listen to the previous podcast episode:  S2: E6: Connecting to Hurting Children and Broken Families with Chris and Katie Sherrod https://www.buzzsprout.com/1501771/8748698  Meet Sam and Mary Beth - “We Have a Podcast” https://youtu.be/MJz_JmO1JBQ  BLOG: 5 Things You May Not Know About Adoption https://www.theadoptionfirm.com/2020/01/24/5-things-you-might-not-know-about-adoption/  BLOG: Domestic Adoption – Foster Care Adoption https://www.theadoptionfirm.com/domesticadoption/foster-care-adoption/  The End of Orphan Care by Samuel J. McLure Amazon Kindle or Paperback https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692552790/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_JK5NGK1NYJ267HTDB2YE

  7. 06/23/2021

    S2: E6: Connecting to Hurting Children and Broken Families with Chris and Katie Sherrod

    As a young mother of a sweet pile of biological kids, Katie Sherrod was asked a question by a reporter at a March for Life, about what she would say to a young woman with an unplanned pregnancy.  Her answer unsettled her, her conscience was rattled, and soon she and husband both shared a conviction to move in together towards the suffering of crisis pregnancy, fostering, and adoption.  More recently they’ve been mentors with Families Count, a ministry seeking to come alongside birth parents who want to do the work to regain custody of their children, and to heal their broken families. With several decades of experience as parents, foster parents, adoptive parents, and mentors, Katie and Chris are a goldmine of wisdom for others seeking to love people in pain.  Resources: We are happy to answer any questions you may have about adoption/foster/care and mentoring opportunities. Give us a call!  https://www.theadoptionfirm.com/ For information about Families Count you can also contact Lifeline: https://lifelinechild.org/families-count/ To connect with Foster Families in the Tyler, TX area: https://thefosteringcollective.org/ For information about the upcoming Families Count training in Tyler, TX: https://southspring.org/

  8. 06/14/2021

    S2: E5: | Caring Well For Adoption Families | Guest Libby Shepherd

    The Adoption Law Firm Podcast Title: S2: E5: | Caring Well For Adoption Families | Guest Libby Shepherd Publish Date: June 14, 2021   Adoption is often a long, hard process, and caring well for adoption families every step of the way is important to us at The Adoption Law Firm.  Knowing you are working with someone who understands not only the adoption process, but has seen their own adopted kids become parents, can make all the difference in the world.   TAF recently invited Libby Shepherd to be on staff to bring her wealth of expertise and passion for adoption to the table.  Libby and her husband are now entering the grandparent stage of life and are still going strong.  In addition to her experience in adoption, parenting and teaching, she has also helped some of her adopted children navigate some severe health challenges. We hope today’s discussion is a great encouragement to you.   Show Highlights: 1:39 – Libby shares her background and how she got started in adoption. 2:08 – Libby shares how she is there and helps families adjust and acclimate to a new member of the family through adoption.  2:08 – Libby talks about how she transitioned from homeschool and adoptive mom to her current role.  3:20 – What are some of the challenges Libby faced in the adoption process? 5:37 – What country did Libby and her husband adopt from?  What were the challenges? 8:20 – What was it like to adopt from the Philippines?  12:06 – What was it like to adopt from Korea?  15:15 – Libby’s experience with caring for an adopted child with some severe health needs. 20:27 – What are some of the other challenges Libby faced and how did she handle careless things that people say about adoption families? 22:25 – How did Libby coach her children to process many of life’s challenges? 25:41 – What about some of the more light-hearted moments in adoption as your kids were growing up? Helpful links: ICYMI: Listen to the previous podcast episode:  S2: E4: What Adoption is Like for the Birth Mom | Guest Diane Scott"  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1501771/8607783 BLOG: 5 Things You May Not Know About Adoption https://www.theadoptionfirm.com/2020/01/24/5-things-you-might-not-know-about-adoption/ BLOG: How to Start the Adoption Process https://www.theadoptionfirm.com/2018/02/20/how-to-start-the-adoption-process/

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Adoption is one of the most complex, emotional, and highly scrutinized areas of law. The right of parents to control the destiny of their children is cherished and protected – it is neither easily broken nor easily attached.Whether you are an expectant parent or an adoptive parent, The Adoption Law Firm can help you navigate the complex and emotional landscape of adoption.

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  • Creator
    Samuel
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
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    © 2026 The Adoption Law Firm Podcast
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