Adoptions
River Edge, New Jersey Adoptions Lawyers
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Adoption lawyers at Giro Attorneys at Law, LLC
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Guiding You Through the Complex Adoption Process
Every adoption situation is different and every family is unique, but there are certain common elements for River Edge, New Jersey adoption cases.
- You must be at least 18 years old and at least 10 years older than the child to be adopted.
- You must file a petition with supporting documentation to initiate the adoption process, and comply with timing requirements
- If married, you must jointly file or have the written consent of your spouse to adopt
- You must meet certain eligibility requirements under River Edge, NJ law, demonstrating your fitness and suitability to be parent
- The law requires a home study process, where an approved agency assesses your readiness, home environment, income, employment, personal situations, and other issues that impact raising a child
- You must attend a hearing before a court will approve your adoption petition
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Our Lawyers Assist with All River Edge, New Jersey Adoption Cases
- Stepparent Adoption: This situation arises when a spouse wants to adopt a spouse’s child, but is not the biological parent. Consent of the other biological parent can be a hurdle.
- Grandparent Adoption: In some cases, grandparents may qualify to adopt their biological grandchild. The eligibility rules are complicated, so hiring an attorney is critical.
- Co-Parent Adoption: Domestic partners and parents who seek to have children through artificial reproduction may be eligible to adopt through co-parent adoption.
- Foster Care Adoption: Many foster parents find their role so enjoyable that they decide to make the arrangement permanent. A lawyer can ensure a smooth adoption process.
Our Attorneys
Maurice Giro
Managing Member
Mr. Giro takes a compassionate approach to estate planning and elder lawmatters and takes the time to truly understand his clients’ situation and goals…
Lawrence D. Eichen
Attorney
Andrea M. Beckford, Esq. is an alumna of Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York, where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Minor in Legal Studies…
Maurice Giro
Managing Member
Mr. Giro takes a compassionate approach to estate planning and elder lawmatters and takes the time to truly understand his clients’ situation and goals…
Andrea M. Beckford
Attorney
Andrea M. Beckford, Esq. is an alumna of Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York, where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Minor in Legal Studies…
Lawrence D. Eichen
Attorney
Andrea M. Beckford, Esq. is an alumna of Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York, where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Minor in Legal Studies…
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