Adoption Lawyers in Tacoma
Effectively Helping Your Family Grow
While adopting a child is a wonderful endeavor that can be extremely rewarding both for your family and a child looking for a new home, it is also a complicated process. If you are not familiar with the legal adoption system, it can quickly become confusing. At Groves Law Offices, we are qualified to help you navigate the legalities of adding a new member to your family through the adoption process. We will provide you with the strong representation you and your family need and deserve.
To schedule a free consultation and retain valuable legal counsel, contact our Tacoma family law attorneys today at (253) 210-2008.
Common Types of Adoptions
When you begin to think about the adoption process, you may think about the most common or "traditional" type of adoption. This is typically when a couple goes to an adoption agency and adopts a child who does not have parents. While this is a valid form of adoption, there are other forms of adoption which are varied to fit different situations and families. We can work with you to find which type of adoption meets your family's needs and help you understand what to expect.
We handle all types of adoptions, including:
- Foster adoption
- Infant adoption
- International adoption
- Adoption after divorce or step-child adoption
What Is the Role of an Adoption Attorney?
Before you begin the adoption process, it’s important to seek knowledgeable legal assistance from a family law firm, such as Groves Law Offices. Our adoption attorney will help you:
- File the adoption petition with the court
- Prepare all associated forms for the adoption process
- Complete legal paperwork with social workers
- Reserve a court date
- Work with the legal representatives of biological parents
- Handle communication with adoption agencies
- Coordinate home visit studies
- Attend court hearings
- Address any issues that may arise
The adoption process can be complicated and daunting when handled alone. Trust our firm to lead you through the process so you may focus on welcoming your new child into your home.
How to Prepare for the Adoption Process
The adoption process involves many complex steps and having a Tacoma adoption lawyer to guide you is extremely beneficial. We can help ensure that you know not only what to do but when to complete the steps to ensure everything goes according to plan. Although we cannot control the outcome of your adoption, we can help make sure that nothing is missed on our end, from the paperwork to the interviews.
Schedule a free consultation by contacting us at (253) 210-2008 and speak with one of our skilled adoption attorneys in Tacoma.