adoption
Rebecca currently handles related adoptions, often wherein a stepparent is adopting a stepchild. The adoption process can be complex and confusing. However, with years of experience, Rebecca can explain the process and walk you through each of the complex steps of adoption.
Related Adoptions
One of the adoptive parents is related by blood or marriage to the child. This type of adoption is especially common for stepparents when one of the biological parents is deceased or has decided to give up their rights. Grandparent, sibling, and other adoptions also fall under this area.
Agency Adoptions
There are various agencies in Illinois that place children with new families after the biological parents have given up or lost custody.
Unrelated Non-Agency Adoptions
There is no legal relationship between the child and the adopting parent(s) and no adoption agency is involved. The government is still involved, and home visits are still required.
Foreign Adoptions
Adopting a child from another country.
Adoptions are covered by the Illinois Adoption Act. This act controls when children may be adopted as well as the process for terminating birth parents’ rights and transferring those rights over to the adoptive parent(s). The act is complex, and the adoption process can be confusing.
If you are considering adoption, contact Rebecca and she will explain the process and help you make a child a permanent member of your loving family.
