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Who is an Adoptee?
Isaac Wilson June 17, 2024
An “adoptee” is an individual who has been adopted. Adoption is a legal process in which a person or couple becomes the legal parent(s) of a child who is not…
What is In-Family Adoption?
Troy Olson June 17, 2024
In-family adoption, also known as kinship adoption, occurs when a child is adopted by a member of their biological family other than their birth parents. This can include grandparents, aunts,…
NPE Meaning | Everything You Need to Know About Non-Parental Events
Isaac Wilson December 29, 2023
The acronym “NPE” has many possible definitions about DNA testing and family discoveries. It is commonly defined as a “Non-Paternity Event,” “Not Parent Expected,” or other versions defining an event…
What is Kinship adoption?
Isaac Wilson November 28, 2023
Kinship adoption is a type of adoption where a child is adopted by a family member or someone else with a close familial relationship to the child. Some key points…
Using Ancestry DNA Testing to Find Your Birth Parents in a Closed Adoption
Troy Olson December 17, 2022
If you were adopted as a child and are now looking to find your birth parents, you may be wondering where to start. One option that many people in your…
Navigating a DNA Discovery: Tips and Strategies
Troy Olson December 17, 2022
If you’ve recently taken a DNA test with a company like Ancestry.com or 23andMe.com, you may be in for a surprise. DNA tests can reveal all sorts of interesting information…