For thousands of children in New Jersey, their grandparents are their primary caregivers and sources of parental love and attention. Many children first enter the custody of their grandparents after the children were removed from their parents’ homes by the New Jersey DCP&P due to abandonment, abuse, or neglect. In other situations, the grandparents may […]

In an average year, roughly 135,000 children are adopted within the United States. A small percentage of these adoptions involve minors who were born outside of the country. Working with our New Jersey adoption attorney may make it easier for a prospective parent to successfully go through the adoption process. What Is the Best Interests […]

Many people are surprised to discover that the costs of adopting a child are more than they expected. Some of the fees are for paying the adoption lawyer, while others are for the court costs, document filing, home visits and other aspects of the process. It’s important for prospective adoptive parents to understand how adoptions […]

Starting a family can be a costly endeavor. As a matter of fact, it was estimated that raising a child until the age of 18 can cost the average American somewhere around $240,000, which can be a bit exorbitant for some people. What’s more, the figure quadruples when it comes to children with special needs. […]

  Making the decision to adopt a child is an important milestone for your family, but it is one that can also be fraught with confusion and concern over the legal processes surrounding adoption.   There are so many myths that have to do with how adoption works and what it looks like. The truth […]

Adoption is a complex intersection of numerous different New Jersey laws that are important to understand whether you are intending to adopt or putting a child up for adoption. In general, the laws allow for any person who has the legal right to do so to place a child for adoption. This usually includes the […]

Different Types of Adoption in New Jersey Choosing to adopt a child is an exciting proposition but is one that is also filled with anxiety and confusion if you do not have an experienced adoption attorney walking you through the different questions you will have about the process. Knowing that you have a lawyer on […]

Adoption Home Study The home study is one of the most important components of the adoption process. It is also one that generates a lot of anxiety on the part of the prospective parents, especially if they have never been through a home study before. The home study is simply intended to give the relevant […]

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 […]

Stepparent Adoption in New Jersey | Stepparent Adoption Lawyer Blending your families can be an exciting experience but one that is complicated by the many legal rules surrounding stepparent adoption in New Jersey. Being knowledgeable about your rights is important but many people are not aware of the fact that the most common type of […]