Carmel, IN Contested Adoption Attorneys
Facing a Contested Adoption in Central Indiana?
Whether seeking to adopt a step-child or fighting a biological parent for adoption rights in a private adoption, it is important that you protect you and your family’s rights during this time. Contested adoptions can bring long, drawn out legal processes with them, which is why it is so crucial to have representation you can rely on. When parents refuse to give up their parent rights, it typically leads to a contested adoption. The court may still go over the parent and approve the adoption, but it will require careful legal petitioning and incisive guidance.
When adopting internationally, U.S. federal law, your state laws, and the laws of the foreign country's laws will apply. Contact our Carmel adoption lawyers today!
On This Page:
- Basic Adoption in Indiana
- Considering Adoption As A Step-Parent
- Grandparent Adoption
- Roberts Means Roncevic Kapela Provides the Support You Need
Adoption is a well-known legal process that allows an adult to accept legal responsibility for a child, creating a new parent-child relationship. These proceedings are monitored and approved by a judge and involve multiple steps and legal processes. The first step that you will need to take when seeking to adopt is to file a petition and the correct paperwork. However, before an adoption can even be on the table, the biological parent must have given up their parental rights. This may be voluntarily or involuntarily.
Once this has been done, a judge will review the application and reasons for adoption, as well as the adopting family’s profile. There will likely be several interviews involved and, if the child is of age, they may be interviewed as well. After this, the judge will decide whether to approve or disprove the application for adoption. When it is all said and done, the adoptive parents will be given the same rights and duties as a biological parent would have. We serve clients in Carmel, Indianapolis, and throughout Central Indiana.
If you are a step-parent, we understand that you have taken on a new role as a parent, regardless of what legal documents say. In some cases, adoption may be in the best interests of the entire family. When you are considering adoption of a step-child, there are numerous factors to review. First, before any adoption can occur, the other parent will need to give permission to have their rights terminated as a parent. If they are not willing to do this, the court may not approve the adoption. In some cases were the biological parent is not suitable, the court may terminate their rights without any consent. Whatever the case, seek legal help for your adoption from our Carmel and Indianapolis adoption lawyers!
Why Choose RMRK?
Qualities that Break the Stereotype
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Placing a focus beyond the case to understand our clients’ objectives and big-picture goals.
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Listening to and collaborating with our clients to develop a shared strategic vision.
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Accomplished attorneys who are annually rated by their peers for inclusion on the prestigious list of Indiana SuperLawyers.
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Unafraid to make difficult decisions and eager to confront the challenges facing our clients.
In Indiana, grandparents may be able to adopt their grandchild in cases were parents are found to struggle with substance abuse, are incarcerated, have passed away, or struggle with extreme poverty. Other reasons grandparents may be granted adoption rights include health complications, abandonment, and lack of responsibility from parents. Courts typically want to keep children with biological relatives, so adopting a grandchild can be simple and favorable under the right circumstances.
Are you facing a complex adoption proceeding? Whether you need counsel throughout a step-parent adoption or guidance on how to obtain visitation rights as a grandparent, Roberts Means Roncevic Kapela can provide the support you are seeking. We have extensive experience with adoption and third party custody issues. Our team brings years of insight and experience to the table and always puts our clients first. Want more information on adoption or visitation rights?
Contact our Carmel adoption lawyers at (888) 211-3888 and schedule an appointment to discuss your case. Roberts Means Roncevic Kapela serves clients throughout Central Indiana, including, Indianapolis, Fishers, Noblesville, and Hamilton County.