Category: Families
Why Does Adoption Cost So Much? – Part 3
Adoption Expenses This blog concludes a 3 part series on Adoption Expenses. If you missed an earlier installment, you can find Part 1 here, and Part 2 here. Last week, we talked about why adoption costs so much. The agency fees, court costs, and many other variables...
Why Does Adoption Cost So Much? – Part 2
Adoption Expenses This is Part 2 of a 3 part series on Adoption Expenses. If you missed Part 1, you can find it here. Have you ever wondered why adoption costs so much? If you’ve ever googled the cost, you’ve probably wondered why the cost is so high. Well, in my...
Why Does Adoption Cost So Much? – Part 1
Adoption Expenses How much does adoption cost? I’d love to be able to give you a flat answer, but adoption can range anywhere from $0-$50,000. That’s a big range that can be daunting for families that are considering adoption. So, what makes adoption so costly? The...
Adoption and Form W-7A
TAXES & ADOPTION Adopting a child is a heartwarming decision that is driven by compassion and fueled by love. It is an exciting choice that will change your life. Welcoming a child into your home is the easy part. Unfortunately, the logistics associated with...
An Expecting Mom’s Guide to Adoption
Have you ever wondered what the steps are that an expecting mother has to go through when they want to go through the adoption process? Well, you are in the right place! Based on my youtube video, I will be sharing the adoption process from the perspective of an...
How to Know You Are Working With a Good Adoption Attorney
I recommended to anyone hoping to adopt that they hire a professional adoption attorney. In my most recent YouTube video I share with you my insider tips on how to identify a good adoption attorney. You know you have a good adoption attorney when: They know the...
A checklist of 7 steps to prepare for adopting a baby
Adoption is a process! While there is so much outside of your control, there are certain things you can do to prepare. Here is a checklist of 7 steps to prepare for adopting a baby based on my recent YouTube video. Choose your adoption professional In previous videos...
7 Questions to ask when vetting your adoption professional
How do you know the right questions to ask? There are so many decisions that need to be made, and you don’t know what you don’t know. Having over 27 years of experience as an adoption professional myself, I know exactly which questions you should ask in order to set...