Types of Adoption
Louisiana Adoption Lawyer – Here at the Weiser Law Firm our adoption lawyers help prospective parents as well as biological parents navigate the adoption process. Our firm focuses on private, intrafamily adoptions and we are knowledgeable in other types of adoption as well. Check out our page for more info on Louisiana Adoption Laws. |
Louisiana Adoption Lawyer on Private Adoption
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A private adoption occurs when the adoptive parent(s) and the biological parent(s) have no familial relationship. It is an arrangement between the adoptive parent(s) and the biological parent(s). Moreover, private adoptions normally require a contract between both sets of parents. The contract normally includes prenatal issues such as who pays for the pregnancy healthcare. An example is when the adoptive parent(s) agree to pay for all of the hospital expenses related to child birth. Harold E. Weiser, III, is an adoption lawyer in the New Orleans Metro Area who has experience in drafting and executing such contracts. The Weiser Law Firm has experienced Louisiana adoption lawyers available for free phone consultations at 504-358-2273. |
Louisiana Adoption Lawyer on Intrafamily Adoptions
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An intrafamily adoption occurs between family relatives. This type of adoption is sometimes referred as the “stepparent adoption” because it allows stepparents to adopt their spouse’s children. They also apply to uncles, aunts, first cousins, grandparents, step-grandparent, or other family member to the twelfth degree, if the following conditions are met:
The adoptive parents may be subject to a home study and a background check and other procedural minutia. You need an experienced adoption lawyer to help you navigate your adoption matter. The Weiser Law Firm has Louisiana Adoption Lawyers available for a free phone consultation. Contact us at 504-358-2273. |