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Adoption Types of Adoption Birth Parent Representation Assisted Reproductive Technology Adoption Subsidy Negotiation Adoption Agency Representation Foreign Re-Adoption and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

why hire an adoption lawyer

Working with an expert in adoption law will help ensure that your adoption proceeds smoothly.

Services to Birthparents

I have worked with many birth parents like you who are trying to make the best plan.

Services to prospective adoptive parents

When considering adoption, it is important to understand the numerous types available.

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Adoption Blog

Considering Using an Agency?

January 15, 2018

If you are considering an agency adoption, be sure to understand what services will be covered. I have seen an increasing number of agencies “networking” placements for third parties. In these cases, the agency is not working directly with the birthparents, leaving the prospective adoptive parents two steps removed from the birthparents.

Pathways to Adoption

December 18, 2017

I often get asked what is the “best” or “fastest” way to adopt. Simply put, there is no right answer. The best pathway is unique for every family, taking into account their goals, openness to medical and legal risk, comfort level in publicizing their desire to adopt, availability to build relationships with expectant parents during their pregnancy, desire to be in control of the process, goals for future contact with the biological family and budget.

Adoption Tax Credit Restored After Backlash

December 7, 2017

A tax credit for adoptive families that was initially removed from the GOP tax bill as part of its massive tax overhaul has been restored after backlash from individuals and organizations spanning the ideological spectrum. Both sides of the political aisle agree that caring for kids and creating healthy families helps strengthen our communities.