From the Nolo Family Law & Immigration Center
Starting a Family: A Checklist for New Parents
New parents can count on having to make lots of decisions: It pays to be informed. Having a child -- either by birth or by adoption -- can be one of the most exciting and meaningful things you do. At the same time, bringing a baby into your life can be stressful, especially in the ways it affects your work and your income. In fact, the financial and legal implications of child-rearing can be overwhelming. But it isnt as scary as you might think. By taking some time now to become informed, you can save yourself worry and trouble later -- and begin to put all of the necessary plans in place. The checklist below will give you a place to start. Before Your Baby Arrives For all expectant parents -- birth or adoptive, mother or father, married or single, straight or gay -- the complications begin even before that first cuddle with a new baby. Here are some questions to consider as you prepare for your babys arrival:
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