Adoptions

There are several ways that an independent adoption may progress.  Adoptions can be in one of the following categories: Relative Adoptions (Step-Parent or Grandparent/Extended Family), Foster Family Adoptions, and Contested Adoptions.  In all cases, the goal is the same: to add to a family through an adoption. 

At HHCM our lawyers who handle adoptions and their staff bring years of experience handling the different types of adoptions.  No two adoptions are the same; therefore, we approach adoption matters as unique to each family.

We handle the termination of the biological parents’ parental rights, if necessary; we draft the adoption petition; we represent the client at all adoption hearings; and we assist with obtaining birth certificates and Social Security cards and with finalizing the adoption so that the client has all of the rights and obligations of a natural parent.