Using Adoption to Legalize Your Family Relations
Building a family is something many parents aspire to do. After divorce and remarriage, many parents raise children that are not biologically theirs. Although most parents would agree they love the children they are raising regardless of whether they are legally related, adoption can help solidify blended families.
At William R. Pike & Associates, LLC, located in Marietta, we help families throughout Cobb and Paulding Counties, and the surrounding counties of Georgia use adoption to legally recognize their family relationships. Because we practice exclusively in family law, our attorney stays up-to-date with any changes in the law that could help or hinder your process. We are committed to giving our clients the straightforward legal counsel they need, and we will guide you efficiently through the adoption process.
Building Stable Homes for Children
When we represent clients in stepparent or grandparent adoption matters, we handle all elements of the adoption, including the termination of birth parents' rights. If the biological parents consent, the adoption process and the administrative work is shorter. If the biological parents do not consent, there are still ways to move forward with the adoption process. If the parent abandoned the child, did not provide child support or does not have a relationship with the child, that may be grounds for terminating parental rights.
If you are interested in legalizing your family relationships through adoption, an experienced lawyer can guide you through the process. Contact our firm online or call 678-564-0199 to schedule your free initial consultation.
