On behalf of Linda M. DiPasquale, Attorney at Law | Sep 20, 2019 | Adoption
A stepparent adoption may be a perfect way to help New York families blend. After a divorce and remarriage, the family dynamic changes. Most parents hope that these changes are for the better. The best-case scenario is for your children to bond with their stepparent....
On behalf of Linda M. DiPasquale, Attorney at Law | Aug 19, 2019 | Adoption
Adoption can be a great gift for a family who wants a child to love and raise. However, for that family to adopt, there has to be another set of parents who give up their child. It is an amazing and happy situation, but at the same time, it is also a sad and...
On behalf of Linda M. DiPasquale, Attorney at Law | Apr 5, 2019 | Adoption
Some of New York’s adoption laws have not kept up with the times. Even though open adoption has contributed to child’s biological parents’ involvement, the state keeps birth certificates and adoption records secret. However, legislation was recently...
On behalf of Linda M. DiPasquale, Attorney at Law | Mar 7, 2019 | Adoption
For several years now, same-sex couples have the right to marry. New York and all other states also recognize adoption by gay and lesbian couples. Thus, they need to prepare for options such as agency adoption and undertake many of the procedural steps other couples...
On behalf of Linda M. DiPasquale, Attorney at Law | Nov 15, 2018 | Adoption
Adopting children provides them with the opportunity of becoming a cherished member of a loving family. Agency adoption must undergo a serious New York investigation and legal process.There are two types of adoption: agency adoption and private placement adoption. In...
