The attorneys at Haas & Associates, P.A. assist families, blended families, single parents, step-parents and adoptive parents through the legal process of adoption. Adoption can be an exciting and rewarding decision for many couples, single persons or blended families. Seeking an adoption should be done in an informed manner since adoption is a decision that involves a life-time commitment.
Adoption is a legal process whereby new parent-child relationships are created, and previous parent-child relationships are severed. The best interests and needs of the child are the primary purpose and goal of the adoption laws.
The legal effects of adoption include a complete substitution of families for all legal purposes, including support and inheritance rights. The entry of the adoption decree establishes a parent-child relationship between the adoptive parent and the child and ensures that the adopted child has all the rights as that of a natural born legitimate child of the adoptive parent. Generally, the adoption decree severs the previous parent-child relationship between the biological parent and child. Parents wishing to place their child for adoption should also be aware that once they have made the decision to allow their child to be adopted, it is difficult, if not impossible, to reverse that decision.
If you are considering adopting a child, putting a child up for adoption, or have other questions or concerns regarding adoption, the attorneys at Haas McNeil & Associates, P.A. will be happy to assist you through the complex legal process. Commitment and responsiveness to our clients' needs are our top priorities. Please contact us at 1-866-783-9669, or via our online contact form, to get more information and schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys. If you are a member of a non-traditional family and wish to adopt your partner's child or have your partner adopt your child, please visit our LGBT law page for more information on second parent adoptions.
Adoption is a complex process and requires knowledge and attention to detail. It is very important the all of the documents are done correctly and on time. The experienced family law attorneys of Haas & Associates, P.A. will guide you through the legal process. Commitment and responsiveness to our clients' needs are our top priorities. Please contact us at 1-866-783-9669, or via our online contact form, to get more information and schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys.