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Gestational Surrogacy
Carefully drafting a surrogacy contract is an important part of the surrogacy process. For that reason, prospective parents and surrogates should know what to include in a surrogacy contract to ensure the parties to the contract are protected. There are several...
Determining whether adoption is best for a child is a major decision for all parties involved. In some instances, birth parents, adoptive parents, and even the child agree on every aspect of an adoption, which allows for the child to be adopted quickly and without...
In New York State, adoption can be a positive for everyone involved. Prospective parents will get the opportunity to nurture and raise a child who needs a loving home; the child will have a new family and improved future. It is important to remember that the adoption...
When you file for divorce in New York, you'll need to give your attorney a clear picture of your financial situation. This includes information about your financial assets as well as your current income. With this information, your attorney could help you negotiate a...
Like most states, New York has a marital property law that says marriage assets must be distributed in an equitable manner when a marriage ends in divorce. An equitable manner means that a former spouse will not suffer a sudden drop in standard of living due to the...
Like many other New Yorkers, you aspire to start a family. While this may seem like a normal life goal, it has not been an easy road for you. You have reached a point where you are seeking other options, as it has become clear that you will not be able to carry your...
One of the most emotionally difficult parts of divorce is the fact that so much of your life is changing. Once your divorce is over, you may not live with your children full-time anymore, and the companionship you had with your spouse is now over (for better or for...
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