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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In international adoption, prospective adoptive parents must work with a Hague Accredited or Approved Adoption Service provider. This is true for both relative and non-relative adoptions. To successfully attain Hague…
Continue Reading What do I do if I cannot find an adoption agency to take my case?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…
Continue Reading International Adoption – Is it over?What adoption options do I have for a foreign-born child already in the United States?
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We often hear from prospective adoptive families who are caring for a foreign-born child in the United States that the child needs adoption and permanency. The child may have come…
Continue Reading What adoption options do I have for a foreign-born child already in the United States?As the tax time draws near:
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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 in Intercountry Adoption Become Effective January 2025
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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 2025Federal Adoption Tax Credit Update and Provisions for 2023
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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…