Adoptions

Laura A. Epstein & Associates, LLC has the knowledge and experience to assist with the very important legal adoption process and understands the process.  There are generally two types of adoptions.  The first is a related adoptions which occurs when either or both of the adopting parents has a relationship to the child desired to be adopted by blood or marriage.  For example, if a step parent wishes to adopt his or her spouse’s child or children, the laws regarding related adoptions will apply.  If the adopting parent or parents are not related to the child desired to be adopted, then there are additional requirements necessary under the Illinois Adoption Act order to finalize the process.  Sometimes the birth parent or parents agree with the adoption which simplifies the process.  If the birth parent or parents contest the adoption, this adversarial process requires experiences counsel at these sensitive issues. 

When you are considering adoption, you do not want to be focus on the legal technicalities involved in the process.  Instead, let our experienced lawyers do that for you.  At Laura A. Epstein & Associates, LLC, we tend to our clients’ emotional well-being and compassionately advise them as to the meaning of the legal requirements involved in adoption.  Compassionate Legal Guidance From Experience Professionals

Our attorneys excel at working with each of our adoption clients on an individual basis.  We will help you understand how the adoption process applies in your specific circumstances and how it can secure your rights and those of your child.