A Sonoma County Adoption Attorney: Grandparent And Stepparent Adoptions
In today’s world, blended families are quite common. Sometimes, a child’s biological parent will marry a person who wishes to pursue legal adoption of his or her spouse’s child. In other cases, My name is Morna G. Challoner and I have dedicated my legal career to helping families in Sonoma County.
At my firm, Challoner Law, in Santa Rosa, I regularly work with families who have chosen to unite their families through the process of stepparent adoption. I also work with grandparents who wish to formally adopt a grandchild.
Terminating Parental Rights To Allow For Adoption
In order for a stepparent or grandparent to proceed with adopting a child, you may need to first terminate the rights of the other biological parent. In some cases, a biological parent will amicably give up their parental rights.
In the event a biological parent cannot be located, it is possible to petition the court to terminate the biological parent’s rights. An involuntary termination of parental rights will allow the adoption to move forward. An experienced family law attorney can assess your situation and help facilitate what can be a complicated process.
Simplifying Complex Adoption Cases
Each adoption scenario is unique, and some are more complicated than others. Whether your adoption situation involves terminating the parental rights of an absentee biological parent or you are a grandparent wishing to formally adopt your grandchild, I can provide legal guidance and advice based on my many years of helping California families. In my years of experience handling child custody cases, I will customize my legal strategies to fit your family’s needs and advocate for the best interests of the child involved.
Consult A Sonoma County Adoption Lawyer
To arrange a consultation at my Santa Rosa office, conveniently located near the Sonoma County Civil and Family Law Courthouse, you can call my office at 707-362-8209 or send me a message online. I look forward to answering your questions and telling you more about how I can help you achieve your adoption goals.