Dayle

My foster daughter surrendered her rights to her son, three years ago, the papers were signed, before she delivered. The baby was taken from the delivery room and placed immediately with the adoptive parents.

She just found out, that there is and outstanding bill, from the doctor that examined the baby in the hospital, for almost $900.00 and they are holding her responsible.

I don't know the details of the adoption, I know it was through private agency and because of her special needs, she does not remember the agency, or the caseworker's name.

Is she responsible for this bill?

We adopted our son, in 2008, he has special needs. Can we use the adoption tax credit, when we file taxes, this year?

Can you also clarify, why the tax credit is spread over five years?

Thanks, in advance.

We used the free version of Turbo Tax, because my husband is active duty. We did not go through Santa Barbara Bank and Trust, would we still get a paper check?