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Adoption
The adoption process is an exciting time for hopeful parents as they open their hearts and homes to a child. However, this process is also one that involves legal complexities that often need the attention of an experienced lawyer.
Basics of Adoption
Adoption is the means of establishing the legal relationship of a parent and child between individuals who are not so related in order to promote the best interest of the child. While adoption severs legal ties between the child and one or both birth parents, the adoptive child forms ties with new family members.
Through adoption, an adult other than the birth parent becomes responsible for the child’s physical and emotional well-being. There are many different types of adoption including domestic adoptions such as through an agency, private adoption, stepparent, foster or second parent adoptions, as well as international adoptions.
Adoption laws vary from state-to-state, making it vital to have the help of a knowledgeable adoption attorney to guide you through the process. At Tully Rinckey PLLC, our lawyers will ensure your adoption is legally sound in New York State and can also help make arrangements for counseling and other services before and after the adoption is finalized.
We will make sure that all your rights are protected. Not only do birth parents need to be aware of what it means to terminate their legal rights as a parent, but the adopting family should understand the new relationship that they are entering in to.
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Albany, Altamont, Amsterdam, Berne, Bethlehem, Brunswick, Clifton Park, Cohoes, Colonie, Coeymans, Delaware, Duanesburg, East Greenbush, Fulton, Glens Falls, Glenville, Gloversville, Grafton, Greene, Guilderland, Hoosick, Hudson, Johnstown, Malta, Mechanicville, Menands, Montgomery, Nassau, New Scotland, Rensselaer, Rensselaerville, Rotterdam, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Schodack, Scotia, Troy, Ulster, Voorheesville, Warren, Washington, Watervliet
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