When you’re considering adoption — whether you’re experiencing an unplanned pregnancy or seeking to grow your family through adoption — there are lots of possible starting points. You might start with your doctor, with friends and family, with your pastor, or even with social media. But it’s actually a good idea to start with an adoption lawyer.
Why start with an adoption lawyer?
That may be a surprising idea. Your adoption journey is likely to start with strong emotions, and you might not even be sure that you need a lawyer at all. You might expect that you’ll talk with an adoption lawyer when you need one. Maybe when you have a court date.
Actually, your adoption journey probably starts not only with lots of emotions but also with lots of questions. And chances are good that an experienced adoption lawyer (like Justin Heimer) can answer nearly all of those questions.
- Do I have to decide about adoption before the baby is born?
- Can I make an adoption plan and later decide to parent?
- How can I find a good family to provide a home for my baby?
- How long do I have to decide?
- Can I waive part of that waiting period, and should I?
- What happens if I am under 18?
- Am I old enough to adopt? or too old?
- Can a single person adopt?
- How much does an adoption cost?
- Can a mom revoke her consent after signing?
- How can we be sure the baby’s mom is well cared for?
- Can we travel with our adopted child?
All of these questions — some of the things that come to mind for most people — are legal questions. Knowing the lw lets you know your rights, your options, and what you can expect.
Many of the things you might worry about, stress over, or even obsess about actually are legal questions. The law can provide straightforward answers and clear information that can reduce your feelings of stress.
At Heimer Law, we are adoption specialists. We can guide and support you all the way through your adoption journey.
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