Adopting a Child You Are Related To
Adoption is a permanent method for a stepparent, grandparent or other relative to obtain the legal right to make decisions for a child they love. This method is often preferred to other methods, such as guardianship or conservatorship, because of its permanency. Just as important is the fact that adopting a child grants that child the right to any survivor benefits, and can be covered by the adopted parent's health insurance policy.
At the law firm of Palmer & Manuel in Dallas, Texas, our attorneys have decades of experience handling adoptions of all types. We use that experience to overcome the unique challenges that frequently arise in step parent, grandparent and other relative adoptions. Our commitment is to providing solutions that work for you.
The First Step: Termination of Parental Rights
The birth parent always holds parental rights, unless and until those rights are legally terminated. Our lawyers understand the process required to terminate parental rights. If this issue turns into a dispute, we have the legal strength to be aggressive in obtaining results.
Step Parent Adoptions
Many times, the stepparent essentially becomes the parent. The birth parent may have died or is out of the picture. The stepparent may want to legally solidify the relationship through an adoption. We can help with this process, as well as all related matters, including name changes.
Grandparent and Other Relative Adoptions
There are a variety of reasons that may cause a grandparent or another relative to seek adoption of a child. Perhaps the birth parent has abandoned the child or has passed away. Perhaps the birth parent is in jail or is somehow prevented from caring for his or her own child. We can help with adoptions and all other grandparent rights issues.
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