The Costs of Adoption: What to Expect The cost of adoption varies depending on the type and the specifics of your situation. While it may be possible for a public adoption to cost less than $1,000, you can’t always rely on that figure. In some cases, the expenses associated with adopting a child might be […]

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 […]

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 […]

How Do I Create a Visitation Plan With My Child’s Birth Parent? In 2019, more than 64,000 children were adopted in the United States. According to the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, 52% of those children were adopted by their foster parents, and 36% were adopted by a relative. When planning an open adoption, no matter […]

Always make sure to work with a reputable licensed adoption agency and a reputable attorney who specializes in adoptions, such as those who are Fellows of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys. Unethical adoption service providers can take advantage of an emotionally charged process to deceive and defraud prospective adoptive parents or birth […]

New Jersey Foster Care Adoptions A child is placed in foster care when their biological parents are no longer able to provide them with the care they require. In these cases, it is not safe to return the child to their home. The ultimate goal of the foster care system is to reunite the foster […]

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? […]

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 […]

If you plan to adopt a child, you need to prepare for a home study. As a part of the home study, you’ll be asked to provide certain documents and clearances to the case worker. You may also need to address any potential safety issues in your home. This blog looks at what you’ll have to provide […]

Adopting a child through the foster care system can be a great option for many. There’s a large pool of children in the foster care system—estimates put the number at or around 200,000. The costs of adopting through the foster care system are typically far less than through a traditional adoption and many states offer […]