Teri B. Rosenzweig PLC, Michigan Adoption Attorney

08/03/2016

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12/01/2011

More that 20,000 American families successfully adopt newborn babies in the United States every year. Adoption Guide 2011

07/28/2011

Did you know that Michigan law allows non residents to adopt as long as the birth mother is from Michigan.

06/02/2011

There are no age limits to be able to adopt within the United States. Every adoptive parent must have an approved homestudy, meaning you have been found suitable to be a parent.

05/18/2011

IVF Tax Credit Legislation Introduced in US Senate – May 12!

Sen. Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) just introduced a bill to give taxpayers a tax credit of 50% of infertility treatment expenses incurred during the taxable year. The FAMILY Act applies to in vitro fertilization and would be capped at $13,360 per year. PLEASE call your Senators in Washington to urge that they co-sponsor this bill! Contact us for more info.

05/17/2011

Whether you choose domestic or international adoption, no one can tell you exactly how long your adoption will take. Most reliable statistics indicate that the average wait for a domestic adoption is 12 to 18 months; international adoption is 9 to 18 months. Family Building Magazine 2007

04/30/2011

Monica leaves for Savannah, GA on Tues for the annual conferences of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and the American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys - always exciting to update her professional expertise and to re-connect with wonderful colleagues from around the country!

04/29/2011

We salute National Infertility Awareness Week - April 24-30!

04/19/2011

Did you know that in Michigan and most states, your adoption can be handled by either an attorney or an agency, but a homestudy is required in any adoption?

04/14/2011

Did you know that the federal adoption tax credit is $13,360 for 2011, per child, and that the credit can be taken in domestic adoptions even if the adoption fails?

04/13/2011

Did you know that it is legal in Michigan to use a surrogate to help form your family - as long as you don't pay a fee to the surrogate? Surrogate Parenting Act, MCLA 722.851 et seq.