Nov
04
2020
Link: https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc607 Tax benefits for adoption include both a tax credit for qualified adoption expenses paid to adopt an eligible child and an exclusion from income for employer–provided adoption assistance. The non–refundable, which means it‘s limited to your tax liability for the year. However, any credit in excess of your tax liability may be carried […]
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Apr
03
2018
Georgia lawmakers voted Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, on a compromise over a major overhaul to make adoptions easier in the state. The deal will settle a long-running dispute among legislators over how to improve the state’s outdated adoption laws, which hinder the creation of new families. Gov. Nathan Deal and legislative leaders say adoption is […]
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Nov
16
2017
Hester Outman LLC is proud to have their own Jerrold W. Hester and James B. Outman as Fellows of the Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (“AAAA”) Jerrold W. Hester has been a Fellow with the AAAA since 1992 and James B. Outman has been a Fellow with the AAAA since 2002. The AAAA […]
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Sep
20
2017
The Adoption Law and Practice Seminar will be held on Friday Nov. 3, 2017. Jim Outman is the Chair of the Adoption Law & Practice Seminar sponsored by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education In Georgia. The seminar will be held at the State Bar of Georgia headquarters in Atlanta, GA. This will be Jim’s […]
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Aug
24
2017
Georgia adoption costs are a factor for those that are mentally wanting to adopt a child in Georgia. Depending on the adoptive family’s resources, the financial reality of the cost to adopt a child in Georgia (or anywhere for that matter) can loom large. Hester Outman Law Firm can help you determine Georgia adoption costs […]
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May
05
2017
Adoption Scams in Georgia There are no stats on how often adoption scams in Georgia happens, but few police departments will investigate. But sources indicate adoption scams are on the rise in Georgia. Seek legal advice before adopting. Adoption scams prey on the emotions of hopeful parents-to-be. They are often paying the birthmother’s expenses including […]
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Feb
02
2017
Interstate Adoption Attorney Jim Outman of the law firm HesterOutman, LLC has been a pioneer in the world of adoption law. As an adoptive parent himself, he has a unique vantage point to practice his craft. He has vast experience in cross state and international adoption law and has been involved in Georgia adoption legislation […]
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Nov
10
2016
Annual dinner at the Fox Theater on October 27, 2016, the Stonewall Bar Association of Georgia honored
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Nov
02
2016
Explaining divorce to a child is incredibly difficult. Ease the blow with these tips.
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Oct
03
2016
The IRS Announces 2016 Federal Adoption Tax Credit is $13,460.
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