How To Adopt Infant Home

According to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) covered employees are allowed to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off of work per year for a family health emergency or to care for a new baby without losing their job (or health insurance, if applicable). Many adoptive parents expect to depend upon this law’s protection when the time comes to bring their adopted infant home and begin bonding with them in the family home. Yet before the time comes to claim time off with intentions of returning to the job per FMLA requirements, it’s vital that adoptive parents consider their eligibility.

In fact, only about half of private sector workers in the US are covered under FMLA requirements. To be covered, an individual must:

1. Work for the government or a company that has 50+ employees
Additionally, some companies provide their own, more extensive, leave time for adoptive parents to bond with their adopted children. In some cases, leave time may be paid dependent upon company policy. Adoptive parents who are looking forward to adopting a baby in the upcoming year should make an appointment with their Human Resources department to determine if there are any company policies are programs they should be aware of in connection to time off, benefits, pay while on leave, etc.

The corporate world is more aware than ever before of the need for adoptive parents to bond with their children and some offer very generous benefits for adoptive parents.

If you need assistance finalizing an infant adoption in Arizona or if you are interested in adopting a child, please contact one of the experienced adoption lawyers at Arizona Family Law Attorneys today. We can provide you with answers to you adoption related questions and assist you in maneuvering the overwhelming process of