Representing Adoptive Parents In Roanoke
Becoming an adoptive parent is a joyous occasion. The days leading up to adoption day can be filled with excitement, anticipation and sometimes, even a little anxiety. At Lutins & Pilgreen, PC, we help Roanoke families with all types of adoptions. We can help you get through the process and make sure everything is in order. We will do everything we can to take away the anxiety and worry so that you can just focus on the joy.
Comprehensive Legal Guidance For Adoptions
There can be many different adoption scenarios. Our lawyer handles the full spectrum of adoption proceedings in Virginia, including:
- Stepparent adoptions
- Relative and grandparent adoptions
- Same-sex adoptions
- Private adoptions
- Agency adoptions
- Surrogacy agreements
- International adoptions
- Contested adoptions
Our lawyer will handle the legal steps of adoption so you can concentrate on the emotional aspects of building your new family. Depending on your adoption circumstances, the process can include background checks and home studies. No matter what steps your adoption process requires, we can help you prepare and guide you through all of it, including the background check and, if required, a home visit.
Pursuing A Stepparent Adoption
Often, blended families want to take the next step and make the parent-child relationship official through stepparent adoption. Typically, stepparent adoptions give legal standing to a parent-child relationship that already exists. Stepparent adoption is appropriate when the biological parent is missing or no longer involved in the child’s life. Before a stepparent adoption – or any adoption – can take place, the rights of the absent biological parent must be fully and finally terminated. An experienced family law attorney can help you understand your legal options and assess whether a stepparent adoption is appropriate for your situation.
Terminating Parental Rights
When a biological parent’s rights are terminated, he or she is no longer responsible for paying child support. The adoptive parent will assume those rights and responsibilities instead, and have all the same rights as a biological parent. They will also have the responsibilities of an adoptive parent, including the obligation to pay child support in the event of a future divorce.
The termination of parental rights can be voluntary or involuntary. If you are concerned about the termination of your parental rights, our aggressive and intelligent family lawyer can help you contest the termination of your parental rights.
Consult A Roanoke Adoption Lawyer Today
Our Roanoke adoption lawyer is available by appointment for initial consultations. To further discuss your adoption needs with our family lawyer, you can call our office at 540-627-5150 or send us a message using our online form. We look forward to answering your questions and telling you more about how we can help you with your adoption goals.