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 […]

New Jersey Adoption Laws and Regulations More than a hundred thousand children in foster care were eligible for adoption in the United States as of 2021. Whether you are looking to adopt or wishing to place a child for adoption, there are some things you’ll want to know about adoption laws in New Jersey. What […]

Some Information on Surrogacy Contracts Surrogacy contracts, which are also known as gestational carrier agreements, are documents that define the rights and responsibilities of surrogate mothers and intended parents. These contracts are used for all gestational surrogacies in New Jersey, and fertility clinics will not perform surrogacy procedures unless a legally binding agreement is in […]

How Much Does Adoption Cost? New Jersey adoption lawyers report that the typical cost of adoption in the state can be as much as $50,000 or more. For this reason, many people who want to add to their family in this manner believe that they simply cannot afford it. There are ways to achieve adoption […]

Post-Adoption Depression Affects Many Adoptive Parents New Jersey adoption attorneys likely know that at least 10% of all adoptive parents will experience post-adoption depression (PAD). Some studies put the number much higher than that and at a rate even beyond what birth parents experience. Despite this, there is much less awareness about the issue, and […]

How Does the New Jersey Safe Haven Infant Protection Act Work? According to national statistics, incidents of child abandonment in public places rose by more than 60% in the 1990s. In 2007, New Jersey enacted a law to provide a safe and compassionate manner in which to relinquish a child. New Jersey adoption lawyers report […]

While adoption brings a lot of benefits to families, the unfortunate reality is that it also increases the child’s risks of mental health problems and attachment issues. To avoid the potential pitfalls of adoption, it is essential to put some extra thought into how you parent adopted children. Here are some of the top tips […]

Having the Talk About Assisted Reproduction According to some New Jersey adoption attorneys, more than 2% of infants born in the state are conceived through assisted reproductive technology. Those in the ART field expect that number to continue rising as the technologies improve and society becomes more comfortable with the approach overall. Furthermore, we are […]

Adopting Older Children Research by the Arizona Department of Child Safety found that very few children who age out of foster care earn a college degree, and one in five become homeless after turning 18. While some may argue that older children have the greatest need for adoption, they often face the greatest challenges afterwards. […]

On January 12, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved in the realm of reproductive healthcare and reproductive freedom in the state of New Jersey. Governor Phil Murphy signed a groundbreaking bill into law, marking a momentous step towards making fertility services more accessible and affordable for all residents. This crucial legislation not only addresses the […]