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California bans Adoption Facilitators

Author Jeanne T. Tate Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law Posted on
California has outlawed the use of unlicensed facilitators to broker adoptions or match prospective parents with pregnant mothers. Advocates of the new law allege many facilitators operate with little oversight, charge exorbitant rates to potential adoptive parents, and take advantage of poor and struggling pregnant women. Opponents of the law…
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Finding Hope: The Sister I Never Knew I Always Needed

Author Nicole Ward Moore Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
When Bridgette’s mother revealed she had a sister that was placed for adoption, she knew she had to find her sister for her mom’s sake. Through a series of DNA tests and a lot of perseverance, Bridgette connected with her sister, Cynthia.Meeting each other as adults came with many sweet…
Pregnant woman packing for hospital and taking notes
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Hospital Packing List for Adoptive Parents

Author Barbara T. Ginn Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
Hospital Packing List for Adoptive Parents So, you are adopting an infant, and you get that much-awaited call telling you that your baby is on the way! Whether you have expected the call for months because of a lengthy match period or whether the call was completely unexpected and out…
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Federal Adoption Tax Credit Increases To $15,950

Author Nicole Ward Moore Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
Federal Adoption Tax Credit Increases To $15,950 The IRS issued Rev. Proc. 2022-38 on October 18, 2022, and the details of the Federal Adoption Tax Credit for adoptions finalized in 2023 are as follows: For adoptions finalized in 2023 the maximum credit will be $15,950 and the maximum credit will…
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Is It Too Late To Adopt? The Adoptee Is An Adult.

Author Barbara T. Ginn Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
IS IT TOO LATE TO ADOPT? THE ADOPTEE IS AN ADULT. Often times, we are contacted by individuals who are concerned their ability to adopt has expired by virtue of the proposed adoptee having reached the age of majority. We love to bring joy and hope when we explain that…
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Getting Those Grants: How One Mom’s Tenacity Really Paid Off

Author Nicole Ward Moore Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
Rachel and her husband were just like many other couples looking to adopt. After spending thousands of dollars on fertility treatments, their entire savings account was nearly dried up. The couple decided to fund their first adoption through loans, but Rachel knew there had to be a better way. So…
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Pregnant or Parenting: 5 Questions You MUST Ask an Adoption Lawyer

Author Jeanne T. Tate Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
Are you pregnant and considering adoption? Are you an adoptive parent looking to start an adoption journey?  If the answer to either of those questions is yes, you will need an adoption lawyer. Why Do I Need to Consult an Adoption Attorney? Although many adoptions go through seamlessly, others hit a…
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ADOPTION ASSISTANCE GRANTS

Author Jeanne T. Tate Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law Posted on
Adoption Assistance Grants Our clients have received significant grants to assist with their adoption costs. Gift of Adoption is the largest provider of adoption assistance grants awarded without regard to race, religion, age, marital status, or sexual orientation. Grants of up to $15,000 are awarded monthly to qualified applicants to…
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Navigating the Cost of Adoption

Author Jeanne T. Tate Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
Navigating the Cost of Adoption Adoption costs in the U.S. vary widely and can cost anywhere from $0 to $50,000 or more, depending on the type of adoption.  Money to help defray the cost of adoption is available from both governmental and private-sector sources. These are the major ones: Federal…
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APPLYING FOR A PASSPORT FOR A CHILD TO BE ADOPTED

Author Melinda Sue Eggert Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
APPLYING FOR A PASSPORT FOR A CHILD TO BE ADOPTED Sometimes the adoptive family may need to travel internationally before the adoption is finalized and before an amended birth certificate is issued after the finalization of the adoption. In Florida, to obtain a passport before finalization, you will need: A…
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