The answer to whether AI can help the adoption process is almost certainly yes, but many New Jersey adoption lawyers are measured in their optimism. Trial runs in various states have largely been unsuccessful as of 2023 with perhaps the exception of Family-Match in Florida. AI cannot predict human behavior, and while AI-powered predictive analysis […]

Today, there are five million adopted children in the country. While the emotional rewards of adoption are priceless, the financial expenses can be a huge obstacle for prospective parents. However, managing these adoption costs is possible and can be more affordable than you may think. What Are the Costs of an Adoption? If you are […]

When someone carries a fetus during pregnancy for another person or couple, this is considered gestational surrogacy. In 2019, more than 9,000 gestational surrogacy pregnancies took place, which marked a significant increase from the 2,800 that occurred in 2011. Since the surrogacy laws changed in 2018 throughout New Jersey, there have been some important updates […]

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the most common infertility treatments. If you’re considering IVF, it’s very important to understand how it works and what the legal implications are. What Is In Vitro Fertilization? IVF is a type of infertility treatment that involves creating a fertilized embryo in a lab environment. During IVF, doctors […]

Did the Supreme Court Decision Affect Adoptions in the U.S.? Many proponents of tighter abortion control argued that an increase in unwanted pregnancies would lead to more adoptions. More than a year after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision on June 24, 2022, it remains unclear whether that is true and whether there have been negative […]

The National Council for Adoption conducted a study in 2022 that compared adoption stigmatization over the years. In the 1970s, 70% of birth mothers who placed their children for adoption felt stigmatized in some way. That number went up to 90% in the 2010s. Adoptions Have Changed In many cases in the 1970s, no one […]

What Influence Do Adopted Children Have on Their Parents? The Early Growth and Development Study, or EGDS, is a prospective adoption study that was conducted over a long term, launched by a psychiatrist from Yale. The study’s goal was to find out what influence adopted children have on their parents. Some of the results were […]

Understanding the 2023 Adoption Tax Credit In 2023, adoptive parents can qualify for a federal adoption tax credit, which acts as a refund depending on how much taxes they owe. Every year, around 135,000 children and adolescents are adopted. Before you complete the adoption proceedings, you should know if you qualify for this year’s adoption […]

How Much It Costs to Form an LGBTQI+ Family Over the past decade, a considerable amount of progress has been made when it comes to LGBTQI+ civil rights, which has made it easier for LGBTQI+ people to start families. According to the 2023 LGBTQI+ Economic and Financial (LEAF) survey, around 36% of LGBTQI+ respondents are […]

Should Your Family Pick Surrogacy or Adoption? An estimated 2 to 4% of people in the United States have adopted, but over one-third of the population have at least given the option a thought. Many have also considered surrogacy. Both arrangements come with advantages and obstacles, and one might be the right fit for your […]