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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 of this series was Bravelove. This month, we will focus on Big Tough Girl, a blog dedicated to helping women grow body, mind and soul. “There […]
Search the internet or scan the yellow pages of any telephone directory in South Carolina, and you will find several listings for something usually called an “adoption service provider.” Most of the “providers” are businesses that are located out-of-state, with no connection to South Carolina. Many, if not most, of the sponsors behind these ads fall into the […]
Birth Parent Series: BirthMom Buds
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]