Adoption;

Adoption is a kind and noble act that has profound benefits for both the child and the newly created family.  However, although child adoptions are infinitely rewarding for all parties involved, it is often a long and complicated process that can be frustrating for the adoptive parents.  This is because the state must protect the health, safety, and welfare of the child at any cost and must investigate the prospective parents fully in order to ensure that they are not involved in any impropriety and can provide for the adopted child.  Ultimately, the welfare of the child is of utmost importance.

Although adopting a young child is the most common form of adoption, older children can also be adopted for a variety of reasons.  Children of single parents can be adopted when two people marry in order to ensure joint power and involvement of both spouses in the lives of their children.  At other times, insurance policies and inheritance issues are not respected unless there is a legal connection between stepchildren and their stepparents, so adoption becomes a way to ensure financial and legal protections for all children in a family.

Types of Adoptions

Types of adoptions can differ between jurisdictions, though they are generally either one of two types: private or agency.  Private adoptions are usually initiated by a lawyer, doctor or referral service.  These types of child adoptions are generally the riskiest because they do not have oversight by legitimate agencies.   Agency adoptions use well established procedures through licensed institutions that can ensure the safety and health of the children involved.  These agencies range from public or private organizations that are either for profit or non-profit.

Another aspect of child adoption is contact with birth parents.  Closed adoptions are just that; both parties remain anonymous, but can elect to share information that does not explicitly identify them.  Open adoptions allow both sets of parents to exchange information about each other, and often allow close contact in later years if so desired.  Individual states have specific laws that govern adoptions within the state, and adopting from out-of-state or out-of-country also presents a unique set of challenges.Adoption is a difficult yet extraordinary process.  Regardless of your child adoption needs, a compassionate and understanding family law attorney can help guide you through each step so that the adoption goes as smoothly as possible. With the help of an experienced lawyer, the newly formed family can begin to enjoy a new life together as quickly as possible.

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