Attorneys Who Put Family First
Adopting an older child is a life-changing and rewarding journey. However, helping them feel comfortable and secure in their new home requires sensitivity, patience and intentional effort. Whether adopting a stepchild, relative, or unrelated child, these strategies...
You have a lot to think about as you navigate the adoption process. Incorporating the child into your established family can be more difficult than anticipated, and there are additional financial concerns that you may have to consider. Many adoptive parents also find...
If you are married to someone who has a child from a previous relationship, you may be interested in becoming that child’s legal parent. An attorney can help you navigate the adoption process. To legally adopt a stepchild in New York, there are several steps you must...
There are many steps and requirements involved in the New York adoption process. One of these is a home study. You must successfully complete a home study to adopt a child. The home study process involves more than allowing someone to come in and inspect your home,...
Starting your surrogacy journey brings both excitement and questions about your legal rights as parents. Fortunately, since the Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA) took effect in February 2021, New York's laws offer clear protections to secure your relationship with your...
Many people choose adoption to expand their families or wish to provide a loving home to a child in need. Adoption offers a meaningful way to build a family and create lasting bonds. If you are considering adoption in New York, understanding the process can help set...
Surrogacy is becoming increasingly common for people in New York who want to have a child. The intended parents and the surrogate can enjoy mutual benefits. For the parents, a successful surrogacy will give them the child they want. The surrogate parent can receive...
Numerous routes could lead prospective parents to surrogacy. Those on either side of this arrangement have differing life experiences that have led them here, but now that they are at this point, it is important that the surrogacy process moves along smoothly, the...
When children from a prior relationship are brought into a new marriage, there might be discussion about stepparent adoption. While this is a beautiful way to solidify a family unit for the child, this is often a difficult adoption process that differs from an...
Going through the surrogacy process can be a significant undertaking, considering how it can involve various components with legal implications. It can happen in multiple stages, often riddled with paperwork and agreements based on the situation. However, the legal...