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Adoption in Fort Worth
Few, if any, things are more rewarding than adopting a child. However, the adoption process is quite stressful, with numerous hurdles to navigate before receiving parental rights. Youngblood Law, PLLC has assisted families with adoption since 2014, and we know how to handle the legal complexities of these cases. At the same time, we will help you deal with the emotions that come up during the adoption process.
Your family won’t be complete until the adoption goes through. Contact our Fort Worth adoption lawyer today.
Types of Adoption in Texas
Our Fort Worth adoption lawyers can assist with:
- Private adoption
- Relative adoption
- Stepparent adoption
- Foster care adoption
The process is a bit different for each type of adoption. Thus, it’s important to hire an experienced adoption attorney for assistance and guidance.
Relative Adoptions In Fort Worth
Grandparents, aunts, and uncles often step in and help raise children. However, sometimes, they need to go beyond providing assistance and take on the role of raising the kids. If you are currently parenting a relative, your Fort Worth adoption lawyer can help you pursue legal adoption. While this is a challenging process, your attorney will guide you each step of the way to help you make your family whole.
Termination of parental rights is necessary before adopting a relative. Sometimes your attorney can file an Affidavit of Relinquishment to begin the legal proceedings. Next, you will have to undergo a home study, even if the child currently resides with you. Your lawyer can advise you on the study and help you set it up.
If the child is 12 years of age or older, your attorney will prepare the consent documents. He or she must agree to the adoption for it to move forward. After you obtain consent, you will attend a court hearing. Then, the judge can grant the adoption.
Stepparent Adoptions
Do you have a stepchild that you wish to adopt? If so, you and your spouse can file a petition for the adoption. First, the non-custodial parent must terminate his or her parental rights. Your spouse’s parental rights will remain intact, though. Then, you will complete a home study and obtain consent from the child if he or she is 12 or older.
If the judge grants the adoption at the court hearing, you will no longer be a stepparent. You will be the child’s legal parent, and the non-custodial parent will no longer have legal rights. However, the child can still see his or her biological parents if you wish. Your Fort Worth adoption lawyer can advise you on how to proceed in the best interest of the child.
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Our Areas of Practice
Why Choose Youngblood Law
- Thoughtful Family Law representation.
- We only practice Family Law, so we can focus on details that generalists miss.
- We handle Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Adoptions, and Protective Orders, so our experience in each type of case overlaps the others giving us more depth of knowledge to help your case.
- We offer evening and weekend consultations, and our phones are answered by a real person 24/7.
- Regular and frequent client communication and updates.
- We work to help each client reach his or her goals in a case—no cookie cutter approach.
- Focused in Tarrant County, we bring knowledge of the local courts and court staff to work for your case.
What If A Parent Won’t Terminate Rights?
Do you want to adopt a relative or stepchild, but the parent won’t terminate his or her legal rights? If so, your Fort Worth adoption lawyer will help you explore your options. Often, mediation and negotiation help the sides come to an agreement. However, your attorney can also litigate the case if the adoption would be in the child’s best interest. Discuss all of your options so you can decide how to move forward.
Foster Care And Private Adoption
Your Fort Worth adoption attorney can also assist with foster care and private adoption. Foster care adoption is a good option if you want to adopt an older child. On the other hand, international and domestic private adoption are preferred options for adopting infants. Your attorney can discuss both options for you, including the differences between international and domestic private adoption. Then, your lawyer can file the paperwork to begin the proceedings.
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