Adoption is a transformative journey for families, but one of the first and most significant decisions prospective parents must make is whether to pursue international or domestic adoption. Each option has its own set of challenges and rewards, and understanding the differences can help you determine which path is the best fit for your family. […]

Adopting an older child is a rewarding experience. However, building a strong bond can take time and effort. These children may have unique emotional needs or past experiences that shape their perspective. With patience, understanding, and legal support, families can create lasting connections. At Cofsky & Zeidman, we have helped over 1,500 families navigate adoption. […]

Adoption is a life-changing experience, but for some families, it can come with unexpected challenges. One of the most complex and emotionally difficult situations arises when an adoption becomes contested. In these cases, the rights of birth parents, adoptive parents, and even extended family members may conflict, leading to legal battles that can delay or […]

Adoption brings families together, but post-adoption relationships can add complexity. Many adoptions today involve post-adoption contact agreements (PACAs). These agreements outline the level of contact between birth parents and adoptive families after adoption is finalized. Understanding PACAs and their legal implications is crucial for protecting everyone involved. At Cofsky & Zeidman, LLC, we’ve helped families […]

Adoption is a life-changing journey, but the process has risks. Adoption scams are a serious threat to prospective families. Protecting yourself is essential, especially as scams become more sophisticated. Working with a skilled adoption lawyer helps you navigate these risks safely. At Cofsky & Zeidman, we understand adoption’s complexities. Our team has over 25 years […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

SCOTUS Expected to Rule on Native American Adoptions A lawsuit that has reached the U.S. Supreme Court may change the law surrounding the ability for people to adopt Native American children. In the U.S., upwards of 135,000 children are adopted every year. If you’d like to file for an adoption, our New Jersey adoption attorney […]

What Are the Differences Between Traditional and Gestational Surrogacy? Surrogacy is a way for people with certain fertility struggles to still experience the joys of parenthood. It involves both the surrogate who carries the child and the parent or parents who will raise the child. While the surrogacy process looks fairly similar from case to […]