Anchorage Private Adoption Lawyer

Adoption is a common choice amongst families who cannot have their own children or do not wish to become pregnant. However, the process can be complicated and take excessive periods of time as the rules and regulations surrounding these legal matters can be daunting and overwhelming without the assistance of an attorney. When hoping to adopt through a private agency, the assistance of an Anchorage private adoption lawyer can be essential in your case.

Private Adoptions in Alaska

A private adoption is one that takes place through a private adoption agency rather than through a government agency such as the Office of Child Services. In these cases, there may be more extensive steps to take and the process might be more expensive, however, working with a private adoption agency can allow your case to progress quicker and easier than working with a governmental body.

A private adoption may be open or closed, meaning that the birth parents will have access to their child, and their child will know who they are, or there will be no contact between the birth parents and the child. Both have their place in the private adoption system. There are cases in which these adoptions might take longer, as well. In some cases, the birth parents might take a longer time to decide if you are the right fit for their child.

If you decide, either as the birth parent or as the adoptive parent, that a private agency is the way you want to go, there are several requirements to progress through the adoption process, such as home studies, application forms, workshops, and creating a portfolio as the adoptive parents that can be given to the birth parents so that they might make the right decision for their child.

The attorneys at Otterson Law & Mediation, P.C. can help you navigate through all of these steps.

How Otterson Law & Mediation, P.C. Can Help

At Otterson Law & Mediation, P.C., we have been assisting clients since 1988 with their family law matters, including private adoption cases. We can discuss with you the following topics often involved in these cases:

• The pros and cons of a closed adoption versus an open adoption
• The termination of the birth parents’ parental rights
• Any additional requirements if you are adopting a child from a different state or even a different country
• Any additional concerns if the parents of the child are members of a federally recognized Native American tribe
• Any concerns unique to your situation, including parents who are of the same sex or involved in the military

Whatever the circumstances regarding your private adoption are, the compassionate legal team at Otterson Law & Mediation, P.C. is here to help.

Speak with a Trusted Private Adoption Lawyer Today

Whether you are the adoptive parents or the birth parents of the child in question, the assistance of an attorney during a private adoption is of paramount importance. We can guide you through every step of the process and work to ensure the proceedings go as smoothly and quickly as possible. Contact our offices today to learn more about how we can be of service to you.