Blog Post

Adoption Information

Bob Leonard Law Group, PLLC

May 20, 2016

Adoption Information

Fort Worth Weatherford Adoption Attorney

People come to me often for adoption information.  As an adoption attorney in Fort Worth, Texas I see adoption opportunity comes in many forms.  A family member or friend is unprepared for a baby.  A woman in crisis may need someone else take her baby or child.  Someone may simply want a better life for a child.  Whatever the reason, If you want to step in and raise a child, this is a blessing and an opportunity.

Adoption Information

Adoption Information for Your Family

Adoption Information:  Agreed Adoption or Adoption/Termination

If you have said any of these things, you need to speak with an attorney.

  • My sister/friend/friend’s friend/cousin wants me to adopt her baby.
  • I know a woman who wants to give up her baby to me.
  • We want to adopt this baby and the birth parents agree.

Even when all parties agree, there are specific requirements to make an adoption legal.

Adoption Information: Adoption/Termination Litigation

Infant Adoption

Infant Adoption Information

If you have ever said any of  these things, you will want to speak with an attorney.

  • They are trying to terminate my parental rights.
  • We want to terminate his/her parental rights because he/she is in jail.
  • I want to terminate her/his parental rights because he/she never sees my kid(s).
  • My husband/wife wants to adopt my daughter/son/children.
  • I have raised this child for years; I want to adopt.

Termination with Adoption, whether agreed or not, is a delicate process and requires knowledge of people as well legal expertise.  You cannot afford to make mistakes with the future of your children.  The Fort Worth legal team at the Bob Leonard Law Group will help you complete your family and to do it the right way to protect you and your children.

Adoption Information:  Costs and Financing

If you have ever said any of these things, you need an adoption attorney who will help you find answers and solutions.

  • I do not know if I can afford to adopt a child.
  • I am afraid the cost of the adoption will be too high.
  • We want to adopt, but we do not have the money right now.
  • We are foster parents with CPS, and we want to adopt.

The costs of an adoption can be a deterrent to qualified adoptive families.  What many people do not know is that there are lots of potential sources to help defray the costs.  For instance, many employers offer financial assistance for adoptive families.  In addition, the IRS has a very generous adoption credit.  There are military adoption benefits, private grants, and loans available.  Tarrant and Parker County expert family law attorney at Bob Leonard Law Group, PLLC, can help you find a way to reach your dream of adopting without breaking your bank account.

817-336-8500

info@bobleonardlawgroup.com

Share this post

Share by: