The Latest Innovations in IVF and the Challenges The science of in vitro fertilization (IVF) continues to progress and increase success rates to above 20%. Still, many New Jersey adoption lawyers note that research could be proceeding at a much faster rate. The problem is that research is limited in the U.S. not only by […]

Some Information on Surrogacy Contracts Surrogacy contracts, which are also known as gestational carrier agreements, are documents that define the rights and responsibilities of surrogate mothers and intended parents. These contracts are used for all gestational surrogacies in New Jersey, and fertility clinics will not perform surrogacy procedures unless a legally binding agreement is in […]

How Much Does Adoption Cost? New Jersey adoption lawyers report that the typical cost of adoption in the state can be as much as $50,000 or more. For this reason, many people who want to add to their family in this manner believe that they simply cannot afford it. There are ways to achieve adoption […]

Post-Adoption Depression Affects Many Adoptive Parents New Jersey adoption attorneys likely know that at least 10% of all adoptive parents will experience post-adoption depression (PAD). Some studies put the number much higher than that and at a rate even beyond what birth parents experience. Despite this, there is much less awareness about the issue, and […]

In Vitro Fertilization and the Changing Political Landscape Infertility affects millions of Americans who want to start a family. For many of these people, the path forward is an assisted reproductive technology (ART) technology, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). IVF represents more than 99% of the ART procedures performed annually in the U.S., but […]

Adopting a Stepchild in New Jersey When stepparents in New Jersey and around the country go through the formal adoption process, they establish secure and protected legal relationships with their stepchildren. This means that they have all the rights and responsibilities of biological parents. Adoption also ensures that all of the children in a blended […]

How Does the New Jersey Safe Haven Infant Protection Act Work? According to national statistics, incidents of child abandonment in public places rose by more than 60% in the 1990s. In 2007, New Jersey enacted a law to provide a safe and compassionate manner in which to relinquish a child. New Jersey adoption lawyers report […]

DOD and VA Expand IVF Program Eligibility According to the American Medical Association, infertility affects one in eight couples in the United States. Among active military and veterans, this number is even higher because of service-connected health conditions. The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) had previously limited in […]

While adoption brings a lot of benefits to families, the unfortunate reality is that it also increases the child’s risks of mental health problems and attachment issues. To avoid the potential pitfalls of adoption, it is essential to put some extra thought into how you parent adopted children. Here are some of the top tips […]

Obtaining Assisted Reproduction as a Breast Cancer Patient For breast cancer patients who are looking to become pregnant but are currently undergoing endocrine therapy, assisted reproduction may be an option. In 2021 alone, nearly 92,000 live births took place because of assisted reproduction. Recent studies have been performed to assess the possibility of using assisted […]