Russia's ban on American adoptions has taken an emotional toll on families looking to adopt -- and a hefty financial one.

Russia's ban on American adoptions has taken an emotional toll on families looking to adopt -- and a hefty financial one.


Many have lost tens of thousands of dollars on adoption-related expenses, and now they are unable to qualify for a tax credit of up to nearly $13,000 to help offset those costs.

Note: That sucks.