To that end, when we are representing adoptive couple, we hire private counsel for the birth couple. Birth parents have legal rights that should and need to be protected. No party, birth couple, adoptive couple, and certainly not this office, wants anyone to come forward in later years with a valid claim that their legal rights were not fully protected or explained to them. Parental rights and adoption laws vary widely from state to state within the United States and throughout the world. In most cases, in the best interest of all parties, we terminate parental rights and administer the adoption according to the jurisdiction of the residence of the birth parent.
Some states allow for medical, legal and living expenses for the birth couple.
This may or may not include expenses for children already living with the birth parents. We want to explain all of the options open to you. And that is why we need you to be completely honest and open with us regarding the finances you are willing to commit to any particular adoption situation. Within the limits and guidelines of the laws we will abide by your discretion where finances are concerned. Some states require a court hearing for final termination.