All Entries in the "Adoption" Category
Oh Baby! Randy Bresnik to be on International Space Station When Daughter is Born
NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik has always dreamed of going into space. He and his wife, Rebecca, are also dreaming of the birth of their baby girl. The two dreams are about to become reality at the same time. Bresnik will be on a mission in space when Rebecca is scheduled to give birth.
Gay Daddy Penguins Authors Becomes Fathers of Their Own Tango
“And Tango Makes Three” is a children’s book detailing the story of two male penguins and the baby chick they hatched named Tango. Now the gay authors, Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell, have become fathers to their own baby Tango.
Katherine Heigl Adopting a 10-Month-Old Korean Baby Girl
Katherine Heigl and husband Josh Kelley are “working on” an adoption of a 10-month-old Korean baby girl. The baby’s name is Nayleigh and they will nickname her Leigh.
Two British Gay Policemen Have Baby With Sister Acting as Surrogate
Two gay policemen have had a baby after one of their sister’s agreed to act as a surrogate. They are believed to be Britain’s first gay couple to father a baby.
Couple Charged with Selling Baby to Face Trial
There are some things you can’t buy, but one couple would have taken Mastercard for their baby girl. David Schmidt, 38, and Angela Schmidt, 33, will face a trial for selling their newborn girl to a Missouri woman for the sum of $6,000. The Schmidts claim they were ’surrogate parents.’
What You Can Learn from the Coming Custody Battle Over Michael Jackson’s Children
Along with being a music legend and being the King of Pop: Michele Jackson was father to three. They are rarely seen in public, and when they are, it is usually with their faces masked or veiled. Their father was always by their side. His two oldest children Michael Joseph, Jr, and Paris Michael Katherine were born to his then wife, Debbie Rowe. His youngest, Prince “Blanket” Michael II was born via a surrogate mother. Now that the music icon has passed, the question now is who will get custody of them?
The Legal Implications and Complications of Using a Surrogate
Hollywood is congratulates Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick on the birth of their twin daughters Tabitha and Marion. At Baby Lifestyles, we’re receiving emails about the legal rights that the couple’s surrogate might have to visitation. Surrogacy laws vary by state, so choosing the right state is crucial. North Dakota does not legally recognize surrogacy agreenments, and in Arizona it’s actually a crime. Here are some important legal facts about surrogacy for those who are deciding if this route of child birth is right for them:
Madonna’s New Baby Daughter Mercy Delivered by Private Jet, Awaiting Mommy’s Love
It’s official, Madonna’s new daughter has been delivered in Material Girl style. Three-year-old Mercy James was delivered to her adoptive mother in London after a flight on a private jet from Malawi. Little ‘Mercy’ is the second child the 50-year-old pop star has adopted from Malawi, and the fourth child for the now single mom.
Madonna’s Malawi Adoption Approved: Cost $19 million
For those of you who have tried to adopt a child in the United States, you know that it can cost thousands of dollars, an amount few can afford. But it’s chump change compared to Madonna’s adoption of Mercy James, a Malwaian girl. Madonna’s adoption was just approved by the Malawi government and how much does it cost to adopt a baby from a father crying outrage and a country that doesn’t want it to happen? A mere $19 million.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban To Adopt Vietnamese Baby
Nicole Kidman and husband Keith Urban are ready to add to their family. Rumors have been swirling that the Academy Award winning actress might be pregnant, but now it’s surfacing that the pair are looking to adopt a baby from Vietnam. The couple have reportedly approached the Vietnamese authorities to begin the process of finding a sibling for daughter Sunday Rose, who turns one next month.
Brad and Angelina Set To Adopt from Philippines After Burmese Adoption Falls Through
Madonna isn’t the only A-lister to be denied an adoption from a foreign country. Last week, Hollywood ‘It’ couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie hit a roadblock in their bid to adopt a baby from the strict authorities in Burma (Myanmar). Rather than take up residence in the small country–the way Madonna apparently is–the Academy Award nominated duo are planning to add another member to their rainbow family from the Philippines.
Madonna and Daughter Lourdes ‘Devastated’ by Adoption Denial
Madonna’s failed bid to adopt a 3-year-old girl named Mercy James from Malawi has left everyone involved in the situation ‘devastated.’ Also said to be struggling with the adoption denial is Madonna’s oldest child, Lourdes, 12. Lola, as she’s called, accompanied her mom on the missin for Mercy alongside her Malawian-born, adopted brother, David, 3.
Malawi Judge Rules Against Madonna’s Adoption
A Malawian court has turned down Madonna’s request to adopt three-year-old Chifundo “Mercy” James. This despite the fact that the singer already has one Malawian child in her care. The judge said that he denied the adoption because the pop Queen has failed to fulfill a requirement ordering prospective adoptive parents to be residents of Malawi for at least 18 months.
Madonna Defies Criticism, Vows to Continue Adopting Baby Mercy James in Malawi, Adoption Ruling Delayed
A Malawi court delayed until this Friday a ruling on Madonna’s attempt to adopt a second child from the African country. The decision came the same day as a press conference in the capital city, Lilongwe, by a group of non-governmental organizations accusing Madonna of using her wealth and influence to fast-track the adoption process; one official called her a “bully.” After her visit to the Malawian courtroom, the pop star visited the day care center built by her charity. She was accompanied by her 12-year-old daughter Lourdes, 8-year-old son Rocco, and 3-year-old Malawian son David, whose adoption Madonna finalized last year.
