The selfless act of adoption can provide a loving child with a bright future, and bring more joy to your home than you ever imagined. For those considering adoption, the process often seems daunting and overwhelming. Hiring an adoption attorney serves to simplify the process. Your adoption attorney will guide you through each step of the journey, expediting and clarifying along the way. Adoption is a unique area of the law which is not designed to be navigated by the layperson alone. Though your need for an adoption attorney may depend upon your individual circumstances, it is always wise to obtain an attorney who is knowledgeable in the field of adoption law and ready to assist with any unforeseen circumstances.
Helping to Steer Your Adoption Course
Those considering adoption will have many different options as to the sort of adoption they wish to pursue. An adoption attorney can help outline your legal rights and determine all alternative courses of action you may wish to take. Adoptions can include open or closed domestic adoptions or international adoption. You will also have to decide if you want to pursue a private adoption or use an adoption agency. With so many choices and such high stakes, your adoption attorney can save you time and money by evaluating all the options with you, filing out all the paperwork, ensuring deadlines are met, and monitoring your adoption expenses.
Adoption Law
Adoption law is governed largely by state laws and regulations. Adoption law is extremely complex, like many other forms of law, and varies widely by state. An attorney intimately familiar with adoption laws in your state will simplify the adoption process and make sure you are in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. For international adoptions, strict immigration requirements must be adhered to. An attorney well-versed in international adoptions will increase your chances of a successful and timely adoption abroad.
Choosing an Adoption Attorney
When selecting an adoption attorney, look at some of the following factors:
- Experience—ask the attorney how long they have been doing adoptions and what particular experience they have. Seek an attorney who has several years experience in the adoption field which you want to pursue. For instance, if you desire an open, domestic adoption, hire an attorney who has performed several domestic adoptions.
- Communication—you need an attorney who will answer all of your questions, explain the status of your case in terms you can understand, and promptly return phone calls. Retain an attorney who values client communication and will not leave you in the dark.
- Compassion—the very best adoption attorneys are those who deeply care about bringing families together. Your adoption attorney should have a passion for helping loving families bring a child into their lives. Meet with your potential attorney and gauge their level of zeal and fervor for the field of adoption law and their clients.
Don’t Wade in the Adoption Waters Alone
An adoption lawyer will provide invaluable support to all families considering adopting a child, whether it be domestic or abroad. Do not attempt to navigate through the complex and burdensome adoption field alone; hire a professional with decades of experience in the field to ensure your adoption proceeds smoothly and successfully.
McDowell Chartered: Creating Families
The Kansas Adoption Law Attorneys at McDowell Chartered have decades of experience assisting families in both domestic and international adoptions. Since 1992, our compassionate attorney team has provided quality legal services to families throughout Kansas, simplifying and expediting the adoption process. Call us today at (316) 633-4322 for an initial consultation.