When you get remarried, you may consider adopting your stepchildren so everyone feels they are all part of the same new family. At Parker and Parker, Attorneys at Law, we understand that you likely have many questions about this process. You may think that adopting your stepchildren is simply a …

You’ve heard it before, but this time it’s different: Congress is talking about eliminating the Adoption Tax Credit. This article explains what you can do. Why Is This Time Different? If you haven’t been following what is happening with Congress, in the coming months Congress is expected to draft and …

The IRS issued Internal Revenue Bulletin: 2016-45 announcing rates for the 2017 Adoption Tax Credit. There are changes, although the credit will work in a similar way to recent years such as 2015 and 2016. When you’re filling out Form 8839 (click here for a link to the IRS form) …

There’s something to be said for having a tech-savvy millennial as your lawyer. At 33, Robert R. Parker of Peoria’s Parker & Parker grew up with the Internet at his fingertips, and he’s not afraid to use it in his family law practice. “The older attorneys don’t know what’s there, and they …

Did you know that the State Department is trying to quietly pass new rules governing international adoption? Virtually no one is aware. It’s happening – and fast. The new regulations are stated on this government website, spilling through 52 pages of extremely difficult reading: Click here for link. A news …