Stepparent or Grandparent Adoption • Private Adoption
Engel Law Group— Seattle, Washington, Family Law Attorneys
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When handled correctly, adoption is a happy process. Our lawyers enjoy helping families grow, and seeing children permanently placed in a home where they will get the nurturing they need and deserve.
Yet the road to adoption can be complex, time-consuming, and stressful. The extensive documentation and background work can be daunting, and the petition may be challenged in court. Let Engel Law Group handle the legal aspects so that your adoption goes as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Based in Seattle, Washington, we represent adopting parties throughout the greater Puget Sound area. Contact us today for a free consultation at 206.625.9800.
As experienced family law attorneys, we can anticipate and capably address any barriers to the process. We handle all types of adoption:
- Grandparent adoption — representing grandparents seeking to legally adopt, usually after they have secured third-party custody of an abandoned or abused grandchild
- Stepparent adoption — formalizing adoption of a stepchild, which not only solidifies the bonding of a blended family, but confers full parenting responsibilities to the stepmother or stepfather, including financial support, decision-making, and inheritance rights for the child
- Private adoption — preparing all the paperwork necessary to adopt a child from a birth mother, including drafting or reviewing of the adoption agreement to protect the rights of the adopting couple and assure the smoothest transition
Preparation and attention to detail are critical to successful adoptions. Our attorneys will prepare you for interviews or home studies, and represent you at all court hearings in the process, including proceedings to terminate the rights of the natural parents if the adoption is contested. Our goal is to alleviate any anxieties you may have by taking the time to explain the process and proactively addressing any legal issues that arise.
Contact Us Today To Begin the Adoption Process
Call our Seattle office at 206.625.9800 to arrange a free, half-hour initial consultation. We look forward to helping you in this big step in your life.
