Thompson Dove Law Group
Once Intended Parents have been advised to seek the assistance of a Gestational Surrogate (Carrier), one of the first decisions they face is whether to try to find a Gestational Surrogate on their own (commonly referred to as “Independent Surrogacy”) or find one through a Gestational Carrier Program (or Agency). Many Intended Parents are fortunate […]
As you may have seen in the news recently, former View Co-Host Sherri Shepherd was recently legally declared to be the mother of the child she and her ex-husband conceived with the assistance of a gestational surrogate. This is one of the times where we are able to see that, when things are done correctly, […]
Making the decision to adopt is often an emotional and time consuming process. Once that decision is made though, you want to move forward feeling confident and excited! Unfortunately, not all agencies or attorneys are as ethical as they should be. We borrowed some tips from the blog of the reputable organization, Creating a Family. Be on the lookout […]
On November 17, 2014, the IRS posted Bulletin 2014-47. This bulletin stated: Adoption Credit. For taxable years beginning in 2015, under § 23(a)(3) the credit allowed for an adoption of a child with special needs is $13,400. For taxable years beginning in 2015, under § 23(b)(1) the maximum credit allowed for other adoptions is […]
Recently, our very own, Jim Thompson, served as an expert commentator on the nationally recognized Creating a Family Radio podcast Adoption 101: Everything to Know When You Decide to Adopt. Jim and the other experts answered some of the first and most important questions that adoptive parents must answer when initially pursuing adoption: Where do you start? What are the […]
The firm is pleased to welcome Ashley Stephens, Social Worker. Ashley will be focusing her energy in both adoption and ARTS (specifically, gestational surrogacy). Ashley is from Spartanburg, South Carolina and attended the College of Charleston where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a Minor in Health Promotion. Ashley previously worked at the […]
In order to save surrogacy program or agency fees, many prospective Intended Parents will try finding a Surrogate on their own. Although they sometimes find a close friend or family member who is willing to gestate a baby for them, many will turn to the internet to find an independent Surrogate. The advantage of finding […]
Third party reproduction, such as an egg donation arrangement, is a hybrid of law and medical science. In order to achieve a successful outcome, both disciplines play important and interdependent roles. Without medical science, third party reproduction would not be possible. Without the involvement of experienced attorneys, it would not be possible to ensure that […]
The Adoption and Children Act 2002 sought to address issues of contact in recognition of the fact children were much older at adoption than had previously been the case, and therefore were more likely to have established links to their birth families. Sections 26 and 27 of the Act place a duty on the court […]