How the Hague Adoption Convention Shapes Intercountry Adoptions The United States welcomes more children through intercountry adoption each year than any other nation in the world. In fact, since 1999, more than 250,000 international adoptions have been finalized in the U.S. It can be a complicated process that requires representation of an attorney skilled in […]

How to Choose Between Adoption and Legal Guardianship Each year, thousands of children end up with a primary caregiver who is not their biological parent. If you’re caring for a child who is not biologically yours, you have the choice of adopting them or seeking legal guardianship. To figure out whether legal guardianship or adoption […]

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 […]

Should You Adopt Your Grandchild or a Relative? “Adoption” can be an intimidating word, and it may not be something that you foresaw in your future. However, your child or your child’s partner may not be in a position to care for your grandchild, forcing you to step in as a responsible caregiver. Adopting a […]

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 […]

What Is an Open Adoption? Whether a couple is experiencing fertility issues, is unable to conceive for any reason, or simply wants to enlarge their family, adopting a child can be a joyful decision. There are two ways to adopt: a closed or open adoption. In an open adoption, the biological parents, or just the […]

Your Guide to Adopting Your Stepchild If you’re one of the 30 million Americans who are a stepparent, you probably have a very strong relationship with your stepchild. In some cases, stepparents may want to formalize this relationship by adopting their stepchild. Understanding how stepchild adoption works can help you decide whether it is right […]

What to Know About Adoption Assistance for Special Needs Children Federal adoption assistance is officially referred to as Title IV-E. State adoption subsidies are generally called non-IV-E. The type of assistance that a child is eligible for depends on that child’s history of care. The details of the special needs eligibility categories are subject to […]

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 […]

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 […]