Cost: $0 to $2,500 Adopting from the U.S. foster care system is generally the least expensive type of adoption, usually involving little or no cost, and states often provide subsidies to adoptive parents. Costs That May be Included: Attorney Fees Travel Expenses Home Study Medical Care/Psychological Evaluation Most public agencies in the foster care system …

State or public agency adoption means adopting a child who is in foster care from the public child welfare system. The U.S. is currently facing a critical shortage of adoptive parents for Foster Children and children with disabilities, and gay and lesbian adoptions have been helping to fill this gap. Adopting a child in the …

International adoption includes adopting a child from another country through an agency or independently. This is a route many gay and lesbian couples have chosen in the past because there is a greater chance of adopting an infant, the wait time is often shorter, and there is less of a chance of the adoption being challenged …

From finding an egg donor and surrogate to finding a clinic to perform In Vitro Fertilization, the costs of using surrogacy to become a parent are not insignificant. Before embarking on the process, it’s important to make sure you are financially ready to weather any ups and downs of baby making with (many) moving parts. Click on the …

This boils down to one question: Do you want to be genetically connected to your children? For gay men and women, there are many ways to be connected to a child biologically: Gay men may use their sperm to inseminate a donor’s eggs or a surrogate mother using in vitro fertilization Lesbians may use an …

As a gay man or lesbian living in New York City, it’s safe to assume that most places of business or community service will be gay-friendly. But there are always exceptions to the rule ¬– doctors or clinical staff that act taken aback upon learning you are two ladies or two men looking to start …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …