When it comes to pediatricians, any parent will tell you finding a doctor that is friendly, trustworthy, and accessible is invaluable, especially in the big bustling busyness of New York City. Add making sure your pediatrician is comfortable with gay parents, and finding a great pediatrician becomes even more important. The idea is to not …
Blog
GAY FRIENDLY SURROGACY AND EGG DONOR AGENCIES
Because surrogacy is a relatively new practice in conceiving a child, many of the laws and regulations surrounding it either have not been fully formed (the subject hasn’t been tested in state courts yet), or are explicit in that they don’t honor surrogacy contracts at all. Since statutes and case law are different in every …
ADOPTION AGENCIES
The good news? There are thousands of agencies and services offering adoption for couples across the country, and gay families like Cam, Mitchell, and adopted daughter Lily from ABC’s Modern Family are only increasing. The bad news? Some agencies may refuse gay couples their services because of a religious affiliation, personal beliefs or bias. There …
GAY FRIENDLY LAWYERS IN NYC
Let’s get one thing out of the way: Most people don’t need to retain a lawyer when they decide to have a child, but you will. There, now that we’ve faced reality as a gay parent, let’s talk about the types of knowledge lawyers specializing in gay parenting issues need. First, state laws and regulations …
GAY PARENTING RESOURCES
One of the reasons we started It’s Conceivable was to provide a place to collect the wisdom of the gay parents that have gone before us, starting with the resources in our backyard – Brooklyn and New York City. As we spoke with other gay and lesbian parents here about where they looked for information when they …
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? ADOPTION
No matter where you are adopting, expect to pay these general costs: Home Study: $1,000 – $3,000 (this may be included in agency overall fee) Legal Fees: All domestic adoptions and some international adoptions need to finalized in a United States court. Court Document Preparation – $500 – $2,000 Legal Representation: $2,500 to $12,500 Other costs vary depending on …
Surrogacy Options for Gay Couples: In Search of a Womb of One’s Own
Questions to Consider Do one or both you want to have a biological connection to your child/children? Will you use an anonymous egg donor or a known egg donor? Will your surrogate mother use her own egg or will you use a donor egg? Surrogacy is complicated, expensive, and a big decision for any couple, …
How Much Does It Cost? Insemination
The cost of insemination relies on a few factors, including whether you plan on inseminating at-home or at a clinic, what type of insemination procedure you are doing, and whether you purchase sperm from a sperm bank or use a known sperm donor. Click on the links below to learn more about the particular costs …