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Do You Need Consent From a Father Before Adopting?

July 14, 2019 by Donald C. Cofsky

Can a Previously Unacknowledged Biological Father Challenge an Adoption? While finalizing an adoption can be straightforward if both parents consent or had their rights terminated, the process gets trickier if the biological father was not in the picture. Many adoptive parents end up worrying that an unknown father can appear one day and try to […]

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The Stages of Transitioning From Infertility to Adoption

April 29, 2019 by Donald C. Cofsky

Transitioning From the Struggles of Infertility to Adoption Overall, more than 7 million people in the U.S. experience infertility. If you’ve attempted fertility treatments without success, then you’ve likely had feelings of anger and grief; for most people, these feelings shift into acceptance. When this happens, you will be ready to begin the journey of […]

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Further Decline in International Adoptions

April 5, 2019 by Donald C. Cofsky

  On March 14, 2019 the US Department of State released its 2018 annual report on inter-country adoptions.  The report shows that only 4,059 children were adopted through inter-country adoption between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018.  This represents almost 15 percent fewer children from the previous year and an 82 percent decline since […]

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What Biological Parents Must Know About Consent to Adoption in New Jersey

December 31, 2017 by Donald C. Cofsky

Biological Parents Adoption in New Jersey Are you a biological parent considering adoption? Just as any party who is thinking about moving forward with an adoption, you need the benefit of an experienced attorney who can walk you through the various critical phases of this process and minimize your stress surrounding the situation. Proper compliance […]

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Who Can Adopt and How in New Jersey?

December 8, 2017 by Donald C. Cofsky

New Jersey Adoption Lawyer When you are interested in adopting a child in New Jersey, it’s important to be aware of the responsibilities and the rights afforded to you, as well as what to expect in an adoption home study. The stages of an adoption are many, and they can also be complex if you […]

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How to Choose the Right Professional or Adoption Agency to Assist You

November 14, 2017 by Donald C. Cofsky

Choosing an Adoption Agency When you or you and a partner intend to adopt a child, you need to select the right people to support you throughout the process. This can be an overwhelming and complex procedure if you are not familiar with how to proceed. What to Look for in Putting Together a Team […]

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When Should You Tell Your Child about Adoption?

November 1, 2017 by Donald C. Cofsky

Among adoptive parents, it’s common to feel a great deal of anxiety about the whole idea of telling your child that he or she was adopted. Accordingly, it can be easy to ignore the issue. But it’s never a good idea to choose not to tell your child. But when should you start talking about […]

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How Long Can You Expect the Adoption Process to Take?

October 4, 2017 by Donald C. Cofsky

If you are considering adoption, you want to have a good idea of how long the process will take, start to finish. This blog looks at the whole process, and gives you a good estimate as to how much time each step should require. Step One—Educating Yourself about Adoption/Choosing the Type of Adoption The adoption […]

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Adopting an Older Child

August 2, 2017 by Donald C. Cofsky

Are you considering adopting an older child? If so, be prepared for a lot of hard work, but also for the possibility of one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. You’ll need a lot of patience, but you’ll also have the benefit of almost immediate engagement and feedback from your child. Here are […]

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