As more and more families rely on gestational carriers to have a baby, a troubling trend has emerged that runs counter to best practices and that is bringing attorneys to the table after the terms of the match have been made.
Most agencies only make referrals to an attorney for…
Continue Reading The Need for Advice of CounselIn international adoption, prospective adoptive parents must work with a Hague Accredited or Approved Adoption…
Continue Reading What do I do if I cannot find an adoption agency to take my case?Using nice round numbers, international adoption is in a free fall and about to hit…
Continue Reading International Adoption – Is it over?What adoption options do I have for a foreign-born child already in the United States?
We often hear from prospective adoptive families who are caring for a foreign-born child in…
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Our friends at the Internal Revenue Service announced the annual inflation adjustments for tax year 2025, including slight increases for the Adoption Tax Credit and adoption assistance exclusion. This will…
Continue Reading As the tax time draws near:New regulations for intercountry adoption became effective January 8, 2025. This change is significant in the world of intercountry adoption and particularly for adoption agencies. The last major change for…
Continue Reading New Regulations in Intercountry Adoption Become Effective January 2025The federal adoption tax credit is for finalized domestic and international adoptions or failed domestic adoptions. The federal adoption tax credit is $15,900 and is meant to offset the out-of-pocket…
Continue Reading Federal Adoption Tax Credit Update and Provisions for 2023A surrogacy contract guides involved parties through the surrogacy journey, outlining each individual’s responsibilities, roles, and rights before, during, and after pregnancy. Since surrogacy involves a third party, getting a…
Continue Reading How Are Intended Parents Protected in a Surrogacy Contract?—You have the right to change your mind at any time during your pregnancy and thorough the end of the consent revocation period
— you have the right to your…
Continue Reading Expectant Mother/Birth Mother Statement of RightsAdopting a child can be an exciting but daunting experience. It is better to have all the facts before embarking on the journey to adopt a child. Learning about the…
Continue Reading Domestic vs. International AdoptionIf you are thinking about adopting your partner’s children, you probably already know how stressful adoption can be for everyone in your family. After all, according to Psychology Today, adoption…
Continue Reading Do you Need Therapy When Going Through a Stepparent Adoption?Now that you’ve decided to adopt a child, you may have concerns regarding the legal process. This is perfectly normal. Deciding to adopt a child isn’t something prospective parents take…
Continue Reading What are the Benefits of Hiring an Adoption Attorney?Adopting internationally is overwhelming on several levels. One of the first things you must decide when you are thinking about international adoption is which country you wish to work with.
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