When
adopting a child, it can be both the most stressful and the most exciting
time in adoptive parents’ life. The attorneys at Hanis Irvine
Prothero, PLLC, understand the importance of the situation, and take
deep satisfaction in providing representation to the adoptive parents
while becoming a new family.
Our attorneys understand that birth parents
are also experiencing difficult and emotional circumstances.
We work with the birth parents to ensure that they understand their
rights, providing guidance to help determine the best possible situation
for them and their child.
Whether dealing with Independent, Agency,
Open, Stepparent, or Interstate Adoption, our attorneys have the necessary
tools and skills to guide our clients through this process.
This is important as it can save time and, more importantly, begin
establishing that new family relationship.
Our attorneys also work
with both the birth and adoptive parents to establish a trusting relationship.
This is key as it will provide comfort to the birth parents as they
make the difficult decision to place their child for adoption.
In the case of an Open Adoption, this also helps in what will be a
long relationship between both sets of parents, as the child grows.
Before starting the adoption process, it is important to seek legal
advice as each state, when applicable, may have varying requirements.
Certain steps can be taken to make the process as quick and smooth
as possible. Our attorneys look forward to being able to provide
representation during this wonderful time in a new family’s life.
