When choosing an adoption firm, make sure you find just the right fit.
Whether you are unexpectedly pregnant and need adoptions services, or you are a family seeking to adopt a child into your home, you will want to find the very best adoption law firm to match your needs.
Legal Expertise
First and foremost, make sure the firm you choose specializes only in adoption and related issues, and that it has many years of experience under its collective belt. Ask for references.
Open Adoption
Make sure the adoption firm not only supports full-service, open adoption, but also embraces and celebrates it. Although this is a law firm, adoption is one of the most emotional circumstances there is and the law firm’s philosophies will be critical.
~ “Our son is absolutely the apple of our eye and we also had the added bonus of adding the birthmother to our family too!,” Mark and Aimee told Family Formation. “Megan navigated…my wife and I and the birthmother through this emotional time and we were so impressed with how our open adoption came together and how she treated both parties with such openness, caring, and respect.”
Best Interests
Look for an adoption law firm that feels like a savvy legal team, but has the aura of a child protective council. Are they looking for the best home for a child, or are they chasing unfortunate pregnant women trying to make a deal? The differences in attitude and perspective are something you will sense when you speak with them.
Parent Education
Good adoption law firms are dedicated to educating and counseling adoptive parents on every step of the process and on parenting in general. There is no law making them do so, but those who care do it anyway.
And baby makes three.
Adoptive Parent Support
Yes, you need them to get the job done, but a good adoption firm should also be an emotional rock.
~ “We found them to be highly skilled professionals and also highly ethical. They supported us at every step of our journey…” said adoptive parents Gina and Jason.
~ “Megan and the entire team were incredibly professional and supportive throughout the entire process, and clearly communicated everything we should expect…They were always available and gracious in answering our questions as first time adoptive parents…They also continue to be available and supportive even 6 months post adoption,” said Matt and Faye.
Birth Parent Support
A good adoption law firm will be very sensitive to and supportive of birth parents through this very difficult time. No matter how right and logical the decision to use adoptive services for their baby, it is a tough process.
Navigating Difficulties
Unexpected snags can and do come up. Adoption law firms should be ready to advise and manage them through well-established crisis intervention methods.
Finding the right legal firm for your adoption service needs can be daunting. Make sure to ask for several references, and then, go with your gut.
At Family Formation, our team includes a birth mother, an adoptive mother, and a former surrogate. We’ve been there and we understand. Contact us today to explore your options.