One of the most joyous occasions to occur within the family law practice area is an adoption. An adoption merges a child in need with loving parents. Our experienced adoption attorneys can explain the legal process and any challenges you might face.
At the law office of Richard A. Heller, P.A., we have guided clients through a wide variety of family law matters since 1990. Our clients appreciate our honest approach and our dedication to keeping them involved in every decision throughout the case. When facing an adoption, many decisions can become clouded by emotion. It is the job of an experienced lawyer to guide you through each dispute objectively and professionally.
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The first stage in stepparent or family adoption is to have the biological parent or parents sign a termination of parental rights. Many times, this is a non-confrontational formality. If the termination of parental rights becomes more of a dispute, it is wise to have an experienced attorney who can fight for your rights through negotiation or courtroom litigation. In these situations, we can work to provide evidence to the court proving the biological parent has shown a history that would not be in the best interest of the child, whether it be abandonment, neglect, drug use, abusive behavior, failure to assume parental support obligations, or other such issues. Once the parental rights are terminated, we can proceed with the relatively straightforward process of completing the adoption in the eyes of the court.
Close Relative Adoptions
Familial adoptions are not limited to stepparents or grandparents. It is also possible for close relatives such as aunts or uncles to adopt children. This type of adoption is sometimes referred to as an adoption within the third degree of consanguinity. The adoption process for these close relatives is similar to the process faced by grandparents or stepparents. To find out if your relationship falls within the third degree criteria, contact an attorney.
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