Family Law – Divorce
More than 30 years of experience
Lake County Adoption Attorney and Stepparent Adoption Lawyer
Illinois Adoption - We Can Help
Are you considering adopting a child? Whether you are a stepparent adopting a child, or an individual or couple seeking to adopt a child from the U.S. or internationally, we can help.
At the Barrington, Illinois, Law Offices of Alexandra M. Goddard, we can provide the knowledgeable advice and representation you'll need to make the adoption process as smooth as possible.
Ms. Alexandra M. Goddard, our Lake County adoption attorney and step-parent adoption lawyer, has more than thirty years of legal experience and has helped many individuals and couples with all types of adoptions. Our firm's commitment to providing personal, one-on-one service lends itself very well to handling the adoption process, which can be a very personal and emotional event in your life.
Contact us today for a no-cost initial consultation regarding your adoption matter.
We Work with All Types of Illinois Adoptions
Our firm can provide a guiding hand through several different types of adoption processes, including:
- stepparent adoptions
- adoption of adult children
- termination of parental rights
- private adoption of newborn children, infants, and other children from the U.S. or internationally
If a situation exists where parental rights need to be terminated in order for an adoption to occur, we can help make this happen, whether by getting the biological parents to agree to terminate their rights, or by filing a petition for a court hearing regarding the matter.
When dealing with private adoptions, there are many requirements to consider. First, you must deal with a licensed adoption agency. Secondly, you will be subject to a home study and other requirements aimed at determining if the adoption is in the child's best interest. Finally, there could be a significant waiting period to make the adoption final. Dealing with all the necessary requirements and stipulations can be difficult and complicated - working with an experienced Lake County adoption attorney can make the whole process easier to understand and accomplish.
Contact Us
If you are considering adoption, contact our Lake County adoption attorney and stepparent adoption lawyer today to find out more about how we can help. We offer a no-cost initial consultation to all prospective clients, along with reasonable fees and a willingness to work with you regarding fee arrangements. Credit cards accepted. Evening and weekend meetings are available by appointment to suit your busy schedule.
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