by Mackena Wood | Jan 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
How Can I Cope After Choosing Adoption for My Child? You’ve just made one of the most self-sacrificing choices of your entire life- choosing adoption for your child. Endless amounts of concerning questions can flood one’s mind after such an emotional decision....
by Ellen Kaplan | Jan 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Penalty-free retirement plan withdrawals for expenses related to the birth or adoption of a child. Generally, a distribution from a retirement plan must be included in income. And, unless an exception applies (for example, distributions in case of financial hardship),...
by Mackena Wood | Jan 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
What are the benefits of choosing adoption for my baby? So you’ve gotten the news- you’re expecting. If you’re feeling anxious, curious and just plain torn on what choice to make regarding your pregnancy, don’t worry, there are options. Many women find themselves...
by Ellen Kaplan | Nov 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
The IRS released Revenue Procedure 2019-44 last week (a link is here: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-19-44.pdf ) listing the Adoption Tax Credit adjusted numbers for 2020. The maximum amount allowed is set at $14,300 per child for 2020 (it was $14,080 in...
by Mackena Wood | Oct 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dealing with an Unwanted Pregnancy Getting the news that you are pregnant can not only be surprising, but quite frightening as well. Not every woman is as prepared to journey through motherhood as the next. Breathe, do your research and use available resources...
by Ellen Kaplan | Oct 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Post-Adoption Communication. Most birthmothers in an adoption plan seek some sort of post-adoption communication. Many adoptive parents today welcome continued communication with their child’s birthmother and/or birthfather whether it be through letters...
