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We had the pleasure of working with these two men as one pursued the adult adoption of the other. Their bond was obvious from the beginning and it brings us such joy to see this update four years later. Adult adoption is a beautiful option that gives legality and permanency to meaningful relationships. This is […]
Also called the “Putative Father Registry,” the Responsible Father Registry is a free database in which a man who has potentially fathered a child with a woman to whom he is not married can ensure that he receives notice of a possible adoption involving the child. The biological father can file before or after the […]
Our very own, James Fletcher Thompson, recently participated in the Creating a Family Radio Show as an expert commentator. This nationally recognized, weekly podcast is dedicated to discussing adoption and infertility. Jim was also featured in the Adoption 101 podcast, which can be found on our blog. This particular podcast covered a topic that we […]
Now that 2019 is officially underway, it is time for families who finalized their adoptions in 2018 to take advantage of the 2018 Federal Adoption Tax Credit. Prospective adoptive parents can find information about the Federal Adoption Tax Credit on the IRS website. Basically, this provision allows adopting parents to take a tax credit for […]
The IRS announced the maximum tax credit for 2017. Prospective adoptive parents can find information about the Federal Adoption Tax Credit on the IRS website. Basically, this provision allows adopting parents to take a tax credit for “qualified expenses” to adopt a child. “Qualified adoption expenses” are reasonable and necessary adoption fees, court costs […]
In Part I of Commercials About Adoption, we looked at the rise of captivating commercials. Big brands are creating commercials that are worth talking about. They want to initiate the conversation about their brand with their creative take on advertising. Recently, we have started to see companies step outside their comfort zone as they are […]
Today, commercials are being created to capture an audience’s attention and to evoke feeling and emotion. Big brands are now creating commercials worth talking about. Whether they get the audience’s attention with something wild, crazy or tear-jerking, their purpose is to start a conversation about their brand and that is just what they are doing. […]
When you’re an adoptive parent and everything finally comes through, all you want to do is publicize the great news! Adoption is an exciting, life-changing process and you’re going to want to share this moment with your friends and family! However, it is important to think about things before posting them on social media. Of […]
We strongly believe adoption practice is a hybrid, combining both law and social work. The adoption statute creates a symbiotic relationship between the bar and social services professionals: neither can accomplish an adoptive placement without reliance on the other for some component of the adoption. In any given case, an agency may place a child […]
Whether you are looking to adopt, you know someone who is adopting or you are just trying to learn more about the adoption process, the fact remains that adoptions can be quite the financial investment. To begin our adoption matching program here at The Offices of James Fletcher Thompson, we go over a detailed summary […]