Houston Stepparent and Grandparent Adoption Lawyer
If your family is considering an adoption in Texas, it is a wise decision to speak with a family law attorney who is familiar with Texas adoption laws. Stepparent adoptions, grandparent adoptions and third-party private domestic adoptions can often take place in situations that are complicated and highly emotional. There are many issues to be concerned with and precise steps that must be taken.
In the Houston area, the experienced, professional and compassionate family law and adoption attorney who can get the job done for you is our own Barbara Lynch Schnack. We can give you hope for your adoption goals and work to minimize your legal concerns.
Please contact us today if we can be of service. Since 1994, our personal qualities and legal abilities have been assets to a number of Texas families.
Experienced, Professional and Compassionate Adoption Representation
The initial step that must be taken in expediting a stepparent or grandparent adoption is to terminate the parental rights of the biological father or mother. A stepparent adoption requires one termination, while a grandparent adoption requires termination of both parents' rights.
A voluntary transfer of parental rights or, if necessary, court intervention to terminate parental rights is the next step. When a parent cannot be located, notification through media, such as a local newspaper, may be attempted. The termination of parental rights can be a sticking point due to its finality. Upon its completion, it is considered final and irrevocable.
Stepparent adoptions have become increasingly common over the years. The process of formalizing that loving relationship between stepparent and stepchild gives the stepparent the rights and responsibilities of a birth parent and also grants to the child certain inheritance rights.
Our successful law firm founder's impressive background in social work and with the state attorney general's office has brought us in contact with family members who seek to adopt child relatives. We can represent grandparents, aunts, uncles or other relatives in private domestic adoption procedures. We applaud your admirable efforts at keeping your family together.
Our caring Texas family law attorney can capably assist in all necessary steps of this exacting process: determining lawful eligibility requirements, processing all paperwork and finalizing termination of parental rights. Please be in touch with our Houston law offices so we can get to work on your behalf.
Contact Us in Houston Today
We return after-hours calls promptly at the law offices of Law Offices of Barbara Lynch Schnack, P.C. So phone, fax or e-mail us today to schedule your initial consultation with our experienced, professional and compassionate family law attorney. We want to hear your thoughts on the subjects of stepparent and grandparent adoptions and how we can help your family with those issues.
