Adoptions

Our attorneys are experienced in helping people become parents.

Step Parent Adoptions –

These adoptions involve a step parent becoming the legal parent of the child. A step parent is married to a biological parent of the child while typically the other biological parent is generally out of the picture or is willing to submit to the adoption process.

Termination of Parental Rights

One of the first steps in obtaining a step parent adoption is to terminate the rights of the biological parent. This can be done by agreement or by an actual court hearing.

General Adoptions

Oftentimes an adoption is between two people and a child who may or may not be related to them . Oftentimes, persons who obtain guardianships may decide to take the ultimate step and adopt the child or children. During other situations, there may be no guardianship involved and simply a desire to adopt a child.

Adoptions can be very complex. A legal professional is always recommended.

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If you are considering divorce, child custody, support, adoption contact the Arnold Law Group. We are Fresno Family Law Attorneys committed to your future. We proudly serve the residents of the California Central Valley, including: Fresno, Clovis, Bakersfield, Hanford, Lemoore, Tulare, Visalia, Porterville, Madera, Chowchilla, Oakhurst, Coarsegold, Bass Lake, Merced, Modesto and all surrounding areas.