What You Should Know About Older Parent Adoptions Couples and professionals are putting off having a family until they are in their 30s. Working on your career or ending a long infertility process can put you into the older parent category. While your age doesn’t hinder your ability to adopt, there are some things to consider when pursuing adoption as…
What to Know About Adoption Tax Credits Everyone knows that adoptions can get expensive. Many hopeful adoptive families talk about tax credits and how they can help with adoption fees. However, it is hard to know what tax credits you might be eligible for as well as when they will help your current financial situation. Learn more about these essential…
How Long Does It Take to Adopt A Child? While every hopeful adoptive parent would love a quick adoption process, in most cases, the wait can be long. However, some stories end up getting passed along throughout the world of adoption. One of the best things to remember about adoption is that no two stories are alike. If you have…
Can I Decide to Place My Baby for Adoption After Birth? It can be hard to know what the steps are when thinking of adoption for your baby. Many adoption agencies focus on birth mothers who know that they are choosing adoption well before delivery. Choosing adoption during the pregnancy allows them to think about their decision as well as…
Do I Have to Be Married to Adopt A Child? Many of those who contemplate adoption don’t always know if they can. While it is true that there are plenty of rules, many people assume that they can’t adopt because of certain lifestyle aspects. Each state has different laws when it comes to adopting a child within its borders. Adoption…
Adoption Home Study Questions: What to Expect Inviting anyone to come into your home can be quite nerve-wracking. Not only do you feel that your house needs to be super clean, but it can also make you see things in your home that may need repairs. Any adoption home study includes at least one, if not several, visits in your…
What Do I Do After the Adoption Is Finalized? Many adoptive parents feel a sigh of relief when the adoption is finalized. This means that all of the court documents have been signed, all of the money has been paid, and that your child is finally yours. While the long journey of adoption is over, there are still some things…
Questions to Think About When Considering Adoption for Your Baby There are many things to consider when contemplating adoption for your baby. You’ll find plenty of information online as well as many other opinions whether you asked for them or not. Choosing the future for your child is one of the hardest and most heart-wrenching decisions that you will have…
Helpful Questions to Ask When Choosing an Adoptive Family As a birthmother, choosing an adoptive family for your child is one of the most critical choices that you will make in your life. Not only do you need to select a family for the future health and well-being of your child, but you also must choose one that you are…
Different Ways to Finance Your Adoption Adopting a child, whether domestically or internationally, is an expensive process. Many hopeful adoptive families try to spend as little out of pocket as possible. While there are free adoption options if you go through the state foster system, it is likely that you will spend a lot during the process of bringing your…