Surrogacy news

Eight annual NY Men Having Babies Surrogacy Seminar and Expo is September 22, 2012

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We are proud to announce the eight annual New York Men Having Babies Seminar!  This year's event is going to be our first as an independent nonprofit organization, and proceeds will benefit our new surrogacy financial assistance fund. It will also feature an expanded day-long format, including several new sponsors and breakout sessions. Read More...

Fertility Authority features our network in a report titled "Gay Parenting Information Sources Growing"

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The major portal Fertility Authority published a story on the way prospective gay parents deal with the logistical, legal, practical and emotional questions they face in their surrogacy journeys. It deals with how concerns tend to differ for American versus European prospective parents, and the resources available to deal with what may seem as an overwhelming process. The article mentions our workshops and seminars, including the upcoming European Men Having Babies seminar this April in Barcelona. Read More...

Update: second parent adoption tax credit

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In our recent meeting some questions were asked about the amount and terms of the adoption tax credit LGBT parents can receive in the 2011 and 2012 tax years. We asked attorney Melissa Brisman to provide clarifications. It appears that in the 2012 tax year the amount is slightly lower and cannot be used to get a refund if you do not owe taxes, but for the first time the credit can be carried forward for additional 5 years. Read More...