Arizona Adoption Attorneys
Considering Adoption? Compass Pointe can help.
When deciding to go through the adoption process, it is very important to have an attorney by your side so that you are legally protected. Making the decision to adopt can be an extremely rewarding experience. Many children have been given a second chance to have a loving home. As the mother or father of an adopted child, or as a birth parent, there will be certain legal issues that you may face.
When adoption takes place, as the new parent, you will need to make sure that the child you adopted will always be safe in your care. As a birth parent, you want to make sure that the home your child will be going to is safe and secure.
Types of Adoption
Many types of adoption are available to families in the United States. Generally, adoptions are classified as being open or closed. Closed adoption means the birth parent will no longer be involved in any way with your family or the child and may not even be aware of where you live and/or who you are. An open adoption, however, would allow for a birth parent to be in connection with you and, in some instances, the child. Whether pictures are exchanged or visits between child and the birth parent or parents are arranged, it would be a decision that the both of you would make as to how "open" you would want your adoption to be.
There are several kinds of open and closed adoptions available, such as:
Private adoption
Related family adoption
Step-parent adoption
Foster parent adoption
Single parent adoption
Adult adoption
Compass Pointe’s experience can benefit individuals and couples through the adoption process. Whether you need help preparing your information or ensuring your interests are effectively represented, we are here to help. Consider your options with any of our experienced attorneys to discuss your situation so you may begin the adoption process with your best chances of success.
The Steps to Completing an Adoption
There are many resources for beginning the adoption process, but you should have an understanding before you start to be prepared. The first step of an adoption is consulting with one of our experienced attorneys to determine which adoption best fits you and your family. We will assist you in the certification process, acquiring the necessary documents, and filing the adoption pleadings.
Counsel For Domestic And International Adoptions
Adoption can be a wonderful experience for all parties involved for years to come. Compass Pointe’s attorneys can meet with you and discuss the legal issues that may surround an adoption in greater detail. We are passionate about helping clients seeking to adopt or clients looking to provide a child with a better and brighter future. Our attorneys have represented clients with adoptions all over the United States and over the world and we can help you.