Lombard, IL Adoption Lawyers

Knowledgeable Lawyers for Stepparent Adoptions, Agency Adoptions, and More in Lombard, Illinois

Every child deserves to have a loving family. Not all families have children by traditional methods. One great option for expanding a family is through adoption. At A. Traub & Associates, our family law attorneys can provide the legal help needed to adopt a child successfully. Whether you are a stepparent, a grandparent, a same-sex couple, or a single adult, we can help you take steps to provide an adoptive child with a safe and nurturing home.

Adoption cases are deeply personal, but they also involve complex legal procedures. Our firm is here to support prospective parents through every step of their adoption journey. We will carefully consider a family's unique circumstances while helping to ensure that they fully comply with the adoption laws in Illinois, the United States, and, where applicable, other countries.

How Our Attorneys Can Assist With the Adoption Process

Adopting a child should be a joyful and transformative experience. At A. Traub & Associates, our attorneys guide clients through the legal landscape of adoption with compassion. We work to reduce delays, avoid legal pitfalls, and provide families with the tools they need to succeed in the future. Whether you are looking to adopt a child from Oskaloosa, Illinois or from Bangladesh, you can depend on the experienced attorneys at A. Traub & Associates to guide you through the adoption process.

Types of Adoptions Our Attorneys Can Handle

There are several different ways a parent or parents can adopt a child. Our attorneys can assist with a wide range of adoption cases, including:

• Stepparent Adoption: When a parent remarries, their spouse may wish to adopt the parent's child to formalize their role in the child's life. In most cases, this process requires the consent of the child's other biological parent or a demonstration that their parental rights should be terminated. Our attorneys can help families gather documentation, obtain the necessary consents, and finalize the adoption process smoothly and efficiently.
• Family Related Adoptions: In some cases, a relative such as a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or adult sibling may wish to adopt a child. These adoptions can provide stability in cases where the child's biological parents are unable to provide care due to death, illness, incarceration, or other circumstances. Our attorneys can help establish arrangements that will reflect the best interests of the child while protecting the rights of everyone involved.
• Uncontested Adoptions: When all parties involved agree to an adoption, a case can be completed without any legal disputes. While these adoptions are simpler than contested cases, they will still involve legal procedures that must be followed. Our team can help draft and file the necessary legal documents and ensure that all legal requirements are satisfied so that an adoption can be finalized.
• Domestic Partnership Adoptions: Couples in same-sex marriages or civil unions may adopt children together, or one partner may wish to adopt the other's biological or adopted child. Our attorneys can ensure that these adoptions are legally sound and that both partners will receive equal status as parents under Illinois law.
• International Adoptions: Adopting a child from another country will require compliance with international laws and United States immigration laws. International adoptions often require coordination with adoption agencies, foreign governments, and the U.S. State Department. Our attorneys are experienced in international adoption procedures, and we can assist families through each phase of these cases.
• Agency Adoptions: Licensed adoption agencies can match adoptive parents with children and provide support services such as counseling. Our attorneys work alongside agencies to ensure that parents meet all legal requirements to adopt children.
• DCFS Adoptions: When children are placed in the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), adoption may become an option for foster parents. We work with families to navigate the DCFS adoption process, ensuring that the biological parents' rights will be terminated correctly and facilitating the child's transition to a permanent home.
• Subsidy Agreements: Adoptive parents may be eligible for financial assistance in the form of adoption subsidies, including when adopting children through DCFS. Subsidy agreements can help offset medical, educational, and daily living expenses. Our attorneys can help negotiate these agreements to ensure that adoptive families will have the long-term support they need.

Contact Our Lombard Adoption Attorneys

If you are serious about expanding your family through adoption, we can guide you in the right direction. Contact A. Traub & Associates in Lombard, Illinois to speak with our adoption attorneys today. Call 630-426-0196 to schedule a consultation.