OK...so now Im looking for attorney recommendations...

the agencies just dont have a good reputation at all....lots of bad experiences and it seems the laws in NY really dont favor agencies.

Re: OK...so now Im looking for attorney recommendations...

I've been looking into Forever Families in Rye NY. They seem to have a good rep. What I like about them is that they are an agency but co-founded by an attorney and a social worker who are married and adopted all 3 of their kids. You can go with the attorney or with the agency. Either way you will need an attorney to finalize. I think agencies have a shorter overall waiting period than private attorneys in NY.

Re: OK...so now Im looking for attorney recommendations...

I know I'm pursuing something different, but I was able to get recs for surrogacy agencies through Dr.B. I know you went to him for your last cycle... I bet he would have some sort of recommendation for this too! Or at very least, I bet he would have a connection for someone who could help you out.

Re: OK...so now Im looking for attorney recommendations...

Dr. B actually recommended an attorney who does not specialize in adoption. In fact they admitted they don't really do that.

I opted not to consult with them but Dr. B is a wonderful doc and person and really likes this attorney so I appreciated the help.


Also I wanted to clarify about the waiting period comment I made. With agencies in NY the birth mom has 30 days to change her mind but with a private attorney she has 45 days.