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
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International Adoption – Is it over?
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Using nice round numbers, international adoption is in a free fall and about to hit rock bottom. From its peak in 2004 of 23,000 incoming international adoptions, it has precipitously…
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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…
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The 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…
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How Are Intended Parents Protected in a Surrogacy Contract?
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A 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…
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Expectant Mother/Birth Mother Statement of Rights
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—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…
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Domestic vs. International Adoption
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Adopting 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…
Do you Need Therapy When Going Through a Stepparent Adoption?
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If 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…
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What are the Benefits of Hiring an Adoption Attorney?
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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…
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What country should I adopt from?
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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.