Over the next few months, Thompson Dove Law Group will be running a series aimed at recognizing the strength and benevolence of all birth parents. Our newest feature is BirthMom Buds, an organization and website that provides peer counseling, support, encouragement, and friendship to birth moms as well as pregnant women considering adoption. Placing a […]
Category: Adoption Law
The Adoption Friendly Workplace
The Adoption Friendly Workplace is the signature program of The Dave Thomas Foundation. Widely known as the founder of fast food chain Wendy’s, Dave Thomas established the foundation in 1992. They have taken a stance to increase awareness across the nation about children waiting in foster care and the process to adopt. Bringing to light […]
Here at Thompson Dove Law Group, we have a passion for building families through adoption and assisted reproduction. This passion comes from the rewarding work we do, and from the incredible team that makes all of our efforts a reality. Each month, we will give you an insider’s look into what makes life at our […]
Our Greatest Wish For Birth Mothers
Over the next few months, Thompson Dove Law Group will be running a series aimed at recognizing the strength and benevolence of all birth parents. Our first feature is Bravelove. Not-for-profit charity organization, Bravelove has taken a stance in the adoption movement to support birth mothers and acknowledge their brave decision. They believe that, “so […]
Joseph and Rachelle began the adoption process in January of this year and found out that they were matched just over a month ago. Their baby boy, Asher was born November 22 and they were able to bring him home two days later just in time to celebrate Thanksgiving as a family of three! They […]
December Team Spotlight: Lauren Dove
Here at Thompson Dove Law Group, we have a passion for building families through adoption and assisted reproduction. This passion comes from the rewarding work we do, and from the incredible team that makes all of our efforts a reality. Each month, we will give you an insider’s look into what makes life at our […]
On November 2, 2015, the IRS announced the maximum tax credit for 2016. Prospective adoptive parents can find information about the Federal Adoption Tax Credit at 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 […]
Deciding that adoption is the right choice for your family is exciting, sometimes exhausting, and exhilarating — all at the same time. Deciding that adoption is that right choice for your family is just the beginning, as the road to adoption begins. As you are about to embark on this journey, one of the first […]
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 […]
5 Books about Adoption for Children
Whether is it your family’s tradition to read a nighttime story before bed or a break for some reading during the day, here are some adoption stories we recommend for children. “I Wished for You” By Marianne Richmond, Rose “Mama,” said Barley. “Tell me again how I’m your wish come true.” “Thus begins this beautiful […]