The IRS allows adoptive parents to deduct the expenses of their adoption. For 2024 — the taxes you’ll file n […]
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What’s a Post-Adoption Contact Agreement?
There is a basic difference between a closed adoption, where the birth parent may be anonymous and there is no […]
Are Birth Mothers Happy with Their Adoption Decisions?
In Dan Gilbert’s book Stumbling on Happiness, he reports that people are terrible at predicting which decisions will make them […]
When the Birth Mom Is a Minor
Arkansas has the second highest rate of teen births in the country, right behind Mississippi. 88% of those pregnancies are […]
Protect Yourself from Adoption Scams
Adoption scams are uncommon, but they do happen. Both would-be adoptive parents and expectant moms may be targeted by unscrupulous […]
Stepparent Adoption and Taxes
Adoption is an investment in your future family. Many of the expenses are tax deductible. You can receive tax credits […]
Understanding Garrett’s Law
Garret’s Law is a law supporting the health of drug-exposed infants. If an expectant mother uses drugs, her child may […]
Step Parent Adoption and Family Ties
You’re ready to adopt your stepson or stepdaughter — congratulations to all of you! This kind of adoption can make […]