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 […]

Since the US Supreme Court issued its decision over-turning Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs decision and eliminating what had been declared to be a constitutional right of privacy, adoption law attorneys have been getting many phone calls and emails about its effect on family planning and family formation issues.  While many believe this is […]

How Does Adoption Work in New Jersey? At the end of 2020, more than 117,000 children in the United States were waiting to be adopted. Many people express interest in adopting a child, but finding a New Jersey adoption lawyer, understanding the process and paying for the costs may overwhelm them to the point where […]

How to Adopt for Same-sex Couples Upon the birth of a child, parental rights automatically default to the baby’s biological parents, also known as the natural parents. An LGBTQ parent will likely turn to adoption when one person in the couple has given birth to a child from someone else outside of the relationship. When […]

4 Facts About Adoption in New Jersey Adoption is an amazing journey that can result in a beautiful, lifelong relationship between a parent and child. If you are considering adoption, it’s important to understand the process and what to expect. Here are four facts about adoption in New Jersey that may be helpful for you […]

Overview of State Assistance for Adoption in New Jersey If you are thinking about adoption in New Jersey, you’ll want to learn about the state’s adoption assistance program. This program offers financial assistance and other benefits to adoptive parents who are considering adopting a child with special needs from foster care. Eligible families may be […]

Your Guide to Pay the Mother’s Medical Expenses During Adoption On average, most families pay around $40,000 for an infant adoption. Most of these payments go toward medical bills. Understanding what you are and are not required to pay for can help you create a mutually satisfactory adoption arrangement. Are You Legally Required to Pay […]

One of the most common questions adoption lawyers hear is “how long will it take to adopt a child?” On average, most families complete their adoption in 18 months or less. However, the type of adoption you pick will have a huge impact on the overall timeline. How Long Does a Domestic Private Adoption Take? […]

Parents who are considering adopting a child who has certain types of needs may be able to qualify for various state adoption assistance programs. In New Jersey alone, there were nearly 1,100 adoptions in 2011, which means that qualifying for an assistance program isn’t always simple and straightforward. Before you begin the adoption process, you […]