The soft hum of the heater filled the quiet apartment as Riley curled up on the couch, her laptop warming her lap. A steaming mug of coffee rested on the table beside her, untouched as she scrolled through adoption websites, her fingers tapping absentmindedly against the keyboard.
She had been researching for over an hour now, lost in the maze of legalities, processes, and requirements.
Adopting a child as an unmarried couple in New York.
The phrase stared back at her from the search bar as she clicked on another article.
The requirements varied depending on whether they were adopting privately or through the foster system. Some agencies preferred married couples, but legally, an unmarried couple could adopt. The real challenge was proving they could provide a stable environment for Sa
