Compassionate Attorney for Stepparent Adoption
Adoption is a joyful experience as families expand their bonds of love to include another child. At the Portland law offices of Suzanne J. Noland, we are dedicated to making the adoption experience as smooth as possible. For more information about hiring an adoption lawyer, contact us.
Facilitating a Seamless Adoption Process
One of the most common forms of adoption takes place when a birth parent remarries and assumes a new last name. To make children feel more like members of the family - especially if younger stepsiblings are present - the stepparent will move forward in formally adopting the child and sharing his or her last name. This also facilitates extending the stepparent's medical coverage to the child.
Other forms of adoption our firm assists with include private adoptions, foster child adoptions and other family adoptions. We represent birth mothers and fathers in adoption and paternity matters as well as parents seeking to adopt. As with everything else we do in our family law practice, we work to protect the best interests of the child.
Making Sure the Adoption Process Is Done Correctly
To make an adoption proceed as planned, it is important to have an attorney who knows exactly what to do. Our experienced attorney is highly conscientious, and knows exactly how to complete adoption documents so that no problems arise in the future. In addition, we will advise you about the home study, a necessary requirement of many Oregon adoptions.
Contact Us
To begin the process of adopting a child, contact us. Together, we will discuss your situation and lay out the next steps.
