If you wish to adopt a minor child, you need to meet several requirements. The Law Office of Stephen Ross in Pottstown provides compassionate, personalized and experienced representation for clients seeking adoptions throughout southeastern Pennsylvania.
We offer flat fees so you will know your adoption costs upfront. Contact us to talk to an adoption attorney about your case.
The Legal Process to Adopt
Legally a child can have only one mother and one father at any given time. If a stepfather wants to adopt a child whose natural father is still living, then the natural father's parental rights must be terminated. This can be done either voluntarily or involuntarily.
If it is necessary to involuntarily terminate the natural father's parental rights, then the stepfather and natural mother would have to show that the natural father had abandoned or neglected the child. Obviously, the same would be true if you were to terminate the natural mother's parental rights.
The court will hold an adoption hearing at which time the adoptive parent and natural parent consenting to the adoption would submit testimony and evidence to prove that she or he is a suitable parent and able to care for and provide for the child.
Contact Us for Adoption Assistance in Reading
For more information about the legal requirements for adoption in Pennsylvania, Contact us to schedule a consultation with our Pottstown adoption lawyers. We serve Montgomery County, PA, Chester County, Berks County, Philadelphia County, Lancaster County and surrounding counties in Pennsylvania.
