Long Island Adoption Attorney
Adoption in New York is a creature of statute and is available in several different instances. The Surrogate's Court and the Family Court have equal jurisdiction over adoptions in New York State, however, generally only the Surrogate's Court accepts applications for adoption.
A Suffolk County adoption attorney at our law firm can help if you are interested in adopting a child. We deal with all types of cases of this kind for clients in Suffolk County, Nassau County and throughout the surrounding areas. This includes:
- Private Placement Adoption: The prospective adoptive parent or parents and the biological parent or parents enter into a contract and agree to the adoption and the court oversees and issues an order as to the adoption.
- Step-Parent Adoption: The spouse of the biological parent adopts the child (consent of the other biological parent may or may not be required).
- Re-Adoption: The adoptive parents who adopted outside of New York State (and in most instances outside of the United States) re-adopt the child in New York so the adoptive parents have a New York adoption certificate. This is quite frequently utilized for overseas adoptions where the adoption papers are not in English.
- Authorized Agency Adoption: The prospective adoptive parent or parents use an adoption agency.
To proceed with the adoption the prospective adoptive parent or parents must be qualified by the court and receive certification. A background check is conducted to ascertain whether the adoptive parents have any criminal record, their medical condition, their financial status and other relevant information. Upon certification the adoption can proceed.
Looking to adopt? Our firm helps adoptive parents in Suffolk County and Nassau County.
If you are contemplating adoption you should consult with a skilled adoption lawyer who understands these proceedings. At the Law Offices of Paul A. Boronow, P.C. we have been bringing applications for adoptions, step-parent adoptions and re-adoptions for over twelve years. We are aggressive and dedicated and remain a mere phone call away.
Contact a Suffolk County Adoption Lawyer at our firm for help in or around the Nassau County or Suffolk County area. Call us at 516-227-5353.
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