Attorneys Proud To Help Families Grow Through Adoption
At Penland, Romans & Rayburn Law Firm, GP, we provide comprehensive family law services throughout Northwest Georgia. While we are always honored to help clients and their children find new beginnings, some of our most joyful work involves guiding clients through the adoption process.
If you’ve decided you are ready to adopt, working with a knowledgeable attorney is critical. Contact us today and put more than three decades of combined legal experience in your corner.
Which Type Of Adoption Is Right For Your Family?
Our family law firm can assist you with a range of the most common adoption scenarios, including:
Stepparent adoption: When a stepparent adopts their spouse’s child, it can help solidify the bond within blended families and provide legal recognition of the stepparent’s role. It often requires the voluntary or court-ordered termination of parental rights (TPR) of the noncustodial biological parent. Our attorneys can advocate for you at all steps in the process, including if the adoption is contested by the other parent.
Private adoption: Prospective parents work directly with birth mothers (or birth parents) or through an adoption agency. This can involve infants or older children and often includes creating an adoption plan that respects the wishes of the birth parents. The legal process involves background checks, home studies and court approval.
Relative adoption: When a child is adopted by a relative, often a grandparent or other extended family member. It is also commonly called kinship adoption, and it can provide a sense of continuity and stability for the child. The adoption process may be simpler and quicker compared to other types.
Interstate adoption: This is necessary when adoptive parents and the child live in different states. You must comply with the adoption laws of both states and the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) to ensure all legal requirements for adoption are met.
Agency adoption: An adoption agency facilitates the match between birth parents and adoptive families. Agencies provide support throughout the adoption process, including counseling, legal assistance and post-adoption services.
International adoption: Adopting a child from another country can be a lengthy and complex process, involving immigration procedures and international regulations. Parents must comply with both U.S. adoption laws and those of the child’s home country.
No matter which type you pursue, our experienced adoption lawyers are here to assist you every step of the way.
Contact Us For Support With Your Adoption In Northwest Georgia
Whether you’ve just discussed the idea or already requested an adoption application, let your next move be to contact our caring adoption attorneys at Penland, Romans & Rayburn Law Firm, GP. To schedule an initial consultation, call our Dalton and Ringgold offices at 706-842-9137, or reach out online. If you hire our team to represent you, your $100 consultation is taken off of the over all retainer quoted by the attorneys. Not necessarily waived.