Consult the New Mexico Family Law Attorneys at Atkinson & Kelsey
It is one of the most joyous responsibilities of any family law attorney — to preside over an adoption procedure. Although the adoption process can be long and is often fraught with complexities, the end result is an expanded and strengthened family unit.
Because family law attorneys spend so much of their time representing clients struggling with divided families, adoption cases make for a refreshing and renewing change.
Atkinson & Kelsey is the largest law firm in Albuquerque to focus exclusively on family law legal issues, including adoptions. We are also the oldest family law firm in New Mexico's state capital, having opened our doors in 1967.
When Adoptions Become Complicated
We strongly encourage adoptive families to retain legal counsel in all types of adoptions. The adoption process is often straightforward, if not short. The adoptive parents must complete stacks of paperwork and submit to a detailed home study, for example. Usually, everything goes smoothly.
Unfortunately, "usually" is not the same as "always." Complications can arise in any type of adoption proceeding, which is why we encourage adoptive parents to consult legal counsel from the very beginning of the process. This does not mean that an attorney will be necessary every step of the way, but if problems do arise you will have access to a professional advocate who can help clear the way.
Our lawyers have the ability to overcome complications. We have handled unique challenges involving stepparent adoptions. We have advocated for adoptive parents in cases where birth fathers contest mothers' choice to put the children up for adoption. We have seen many complicated disputes and have been able to help with all of them.
When you choose our Albuquerque law firm to handle your adoption, you can be confident that, no matter what may arise, we will work to see that your child comes home with you.
We Handle All Types of Adoptions
Our team can assist you with traditional adoptions, as well as:
- Stepparent adoptions : These types of adoptions allow a second parent to become legally recognized as the parent of a child.
- Open adoptions: These types of adoptions allow the birth mother to remain a part of her child's life after the adoption process.
- International adoptions: These complex adoptions involve children born overseas and require assistance from a legal advocate with the ability to understand and comply with international adoption laws.
No matter what type of adoption you need assistance with, our lawyers will stand by you from the beginning of the process until you have your child safe and secure in your own home.
For a consultation about adoptions with an Albuquerque family law attorney, call (888) 350-5903 or contact us online.
