ADOPTION ATTORNEY
SERVING THE FAYETTEVILLE, HOPE MILLS & SPRING LAKE, NC AREAS

North Carolina has complex, specific adoption laws. Before you can gain parental rights of another child, your situation must be analyzed. Legal processes differ based on the type of adoption, of which there are several. Types of adoption include:

• Foster care
• Agency
• Independent/private
• Relative placement
• Stepparent
• Surrogacy
• Foreign

Procedures for adoption differ based on what type of adoption is occurring. For instance, adopting through an agency will require a pre-placement review, while relative placement adoptions may not require such procedures and assessments to take place.

No matter what type of adoption you are filing for, you will need parental consent and  must file a petition to the district court. Our adoption attorneys may need supporting documents to submit with your petition depending on what type of adoption you are seeking. 

ARE YOU CONSIDERING ADOPTION?

If you are considering adoption, there are so many things to think about. State and federal regulations will dictate the rights of both birth and adoptive parents. There are numerous support services that can help you through the process whether you are a birth parent or a prospective adoptive parent. It's important to know the process and be familiar with what your rights are; an experienced adoption attorney is absolutely essential if you are considering adoption. There are as many ways to pursue adoption as there are children who need adopting, but it is very easy for things to fall through. A knowledgeable professional can help you through the process, making sure your paperwork is completed on time and that all involved parties are satisfied with the arrangement. With years of working as a local adoption attorney in the Fayetteville, Hope Mills, and Spring Lake areas, our office is experienced enough to earn your trust as you navigate the process.