Parents can have specific circumstances that limit their options when planning to grow their family. In these scenarios, adoption can be a beneficial and legally sound way to do so. This process can be straightforward but also complex, based on the situation. Some...
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What surrogacy costs are you responsible for?
Aside from natural conception, other options to have kids, such as surrogacy, can be daunting. This route can have varying procedural and legal complexities that may change from case to case. If you choose this method to start a family, it is best to prepare before...
Will a divorce affect an adoption in New York?
Waiting for adoption results can be nerve-racking. Prospective adoptive parents will usually do their best to keep everything at bay until the adoption is final. However, some couples may no longer be able to keep their marriage together before then and opt for a...
Are you prepared for adoption?
The thought of welcoming a new child into your family can be exciting. Overcome by joy, parents sometimes overlook the unexpected turns that come with adoption. After placement, the reality of parenting can set in, presenting unique challenges. Before rushing to...
How can adoption affect permanent residency and citizenship?
In recent years, the United States has seen a heartening increase in intercountry adoptions. Families from various corners of the world come together to provide loving homes for children. However, for non-U.S. citizens, this profound life event may come with...
What happens if a surrogate chooses to end the pregnancy?
New York made a big move in 2020 by passing a law to manage gestational surrogacy better. The law is known as The Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA). It simplifies the process for parents to have children using assisted reproductive technology (ART). During this...
Know the facts about gestational surrogacy agreements
For New York couples who are having trouble conceiving a child or are physically unable, there are options available. One that can benefit the prospective parents as well as another person who is willing to help them have a child is gestational surrogacy. With...
Does it take faster to adopt a relative than a foster child in New York?
Adopting a child requires a significant amount of careful deliberation and patience. There are many things to consider, including who to adopt. Adoptive parents usually adopt children unrelated to them. Nonetheless, applicants can also adopt someone who is already...
Are you about to lose your parental rights?
Parents instinctively hang on to their children for as long as they can. But sometimes, a family’s dynamics change drastically, challenging the status quo’s stability. In the worst cases, parents don’t behave like nurturing parents should, resulting in the termination...
What are your rights as a New York gestational surrogate?
The surrogacy landscape in New York drastically changed in recent years. The state evolved from strictly banning gestational surrogacy for thirty years to legalizing it through the Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA) in 2021. Today, New York is one of the nation’s...