Adoption

x) I am interested in adopting a child. Do I need to hire a lawyer to adopt a child? Do I need to go to the state or the department to adopt a child?

Many people adopt children through a public agency, often through first becoming foster parents for children, we were sadly victimized by abuse or neglect. Many others, however, wish to adopt a specific child from a recent or expecting mother who desires for her child to be adopted by a specific couple. An attorney may assist with that process directly through the court. If the father of the child is unknown, an adoption may still be obtained. Even if the father is known and does not consent to the adoption, the adoption may still be obtained under certain circumstances.

If step-parent wishes to adopt a step-child, an attorney may also assist with that directly through the court. Even in the event the other biological parent is known and does not consent to the adoption, it may still be possible to adopt under certain circumstances.