Adoptions

Respected Family Law Attorneys Handling
New Jersey Adoptions

Whether through a private adoption or a stepparent adoption, the adoption of a child is about building and strengthening family bonds. At Aretsky & Aretsky, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, we enjoy helping people expand their families through adoption.

Experienced New Jersey Adoption Lawyers

While the adoption experience is joyful, the process can be stressful. Depending on the type of adoption, there can be a large amount of complex paperwork, home studies, and fingerprint checks. In addition, some adoptions require the termination of parental rights. Our attorneys work hand-in-hand with our clients during the adoption of their child. We have experience helping families with various types of child adoptions:

• Private adoption
• Step-parent adoption
• Single parent adoption
• Out-of-state adoption
• Re-adoption of international children
• Adoption litigation

While each type of adoption can have its own complications, stepparent adoptions tend to be the most contentious. Either, one parent must agree to terminate his or her parental rights and responsibilities, or a specific process must be followed to have the rights terminated. Involuntary termination of parental rights is complicated, and may involve evidence that a parent did not have contact with or pay child support for a child for a specific length of time. In addition, an attempt must be made to locate the parent.

We strive to make the adoption of a child as smooth as possible. However, we understand that there are ups and downs throughout the process, and we are committed to providing legal advice and representation that prepares our clients for each step of the adoption process.

Contact our New Jersey Adoption Lawyers

If you are considering adopting a child or are in the process of adopting a child, please contact Aretsky & Aretsky in Bergen County, New Jersey. Our attorneys can be reached by phone at 201-345-3761, by e-mail, or by filling out the intake form on our Contact page.