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Lisa Burden, J.D.

Legal Writer

Lisa Burden, J.D., Legal Writer

Lisa Burden is a freelance writer with degrees in journalism and law. She writes about legal, business, technology, and energy topics. Her work has appeared in HR Dive, Legal Dive, MortgageDaily.com, the Baltimore Business Journal, Credit Union Journal, and Energy Policy News.

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Latest Articles

  • Consent to Adoption: Introduction

    Explore the consent process in adoptions, including who must consent, waiting periods, revocations, and different state laws with Findlaw's guide.

  • Birth Parent Rights in Adoption

    Placing your child for adoption can permanently change your parental rights. Understand your role as a biological parent with Findlaw's guide.

  • Home Study for Adoption FAQ

    Explore Findlaw's Home Study for Adoption FAQs to understand the adoption process, from requirements to costs and post-placement visits.

  • Adoption Statistics and Legal Trends

    Discover adoption statistics and trends, including the growing prevalence of open adoptions and the evolving landscape of intercountry adoption.

  • Adult Adoption Laws

    Explore adult adoption laws in different states and the reasons for such adoptions with FindLaw. Get insights into the process, costs, and legal hurdles.

  • Job Application and Interview Laws

    Applying and interviewing for work can be a challenging and stressful process for job seekers. Learn about protected classes, illegal questions, background checks, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and much more at FindLaw.com.

  • Adoption Without Parental Consent

    Explore adoption without parental consent at Findlaw. Learn about state laws, putative fathers, unfit parents, and the legalities around adoption.

  • Adoption Tax Credit

    Learn how to claim the adoption child tax credit as an adoptive parent. FindLaw explains how to file your tax return and complete IRS audits.

  • Get Legal Help with Adoption

    An adoption attorney can help you with the adoption process. FindLaw shares the ways a lawyer can help and how to find the right one for your adoption.

  • Open Adoptions FAQ

    Learn how open adoptions work at FindLaw. Adoptive families often have questions about the rules for open adoptions, benefits, legalities, and more.

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