Rather than conceive or have a child through traditional means, you adopted with a surrogate. While things went well with the mother, you struggle to bond with the baby. To help overcome this hurdle, check out these tips from American Surrogacy. There is no reason...
Month: May 2020
What do you know about stepparent adoption?
While you and your current spouse recently legally married, you may not be the legal parent of your new spouse's children. You feel ready to adopt your stepchildren, but what do you know about doing so? Parents.com offers several points to keep in mind. Make sure you...
Do you know these costs associated with adoption?
You want to either start or expand your family, and you decided that you want to adopt. You may have done some preliminary research on the adoption process, but how much do you know about the cost of adoption? U.S. News & World Report breaks down common adoption...
How second-parent adoption helps many North Carolina families
For families that do not fit the typical mold of a married opposite-gender couple and their biological children, second-parent adoption could be a way to give them legal protections, and certify their parental relationships in the eyes of the law. Thanks to a 2014...
3 common myths about surrogacy
Through recent years, surrogacy has become more widely available and acceptable due to technological and legal advances. But because it’s constantly evolving, people often receive misinformation about the procedure. Sure, an experienced attorney can help guide you...
Traditional v. gestational surrogacy
Surrogacy is a beautiful way to expand your family. When you consider surrogacy, you will need to choose between two types: traditional and gestational. The first step to making that decision is understanding the difference between the two. Traditional surrogacy In...
7 steps needed to adopt a child
You and your spouse have wanted to become parents for years and now you are considering adopting a child to make your parenthood dream come true. Yet the process seems a bit overwhelming. Where do you even start? The adoption process is complicated and varies a bit...