Adoption Lawyers Can Help You

Adoption creates the legal parent-child relationship between persons who do not have such a relationship biologically. As you prepare to open your home to a new addition, you can rely upon Northern Utah Law to handle the complex legal requirements on your behalf, giving you more time to focus on what actually matters.

Focus on the Joy – Leave the Legal Complications to Your Lawyer

In all types of adoptions, the legal relationship of the adopted child is completely severed with the biological parents and family. For all legal purposes, adopted children are the children of their adoptive parents. While the biological parents are usually willing to consent to this, litigation may be necessary in some cases. This is especially frequent in some stepchild and relative adoptions. While we always attempt to negotiate amicable solutions that allow the adoption process to move forward, our attorneys are fully prepared to litigate if necessary to accomplish our client’s goals.

The adoption process can take a long time, especially if a biological parent contests it. If both biological parents do not voluntarily give up their parental rights, we can pursue court action to involuntarily terminate parental rights. In an agency adoption case, we can represent you throughout the application process to establish your eligibility as adoptive parents. In addition to our representation of hopeful parents, we also represent birth mothers throughout Northern Utah in their dealings with adoption agencies and adoptive parents. Attorney Ken Peterson negotiates and reviews documents on your behalf to ensure your medical expenses are paid and your privacy is preserved.

Committed to Helping Parents and Families

If you are considering opening your family to a new child through the joy of adoption, Ken Peterson at Northern Utah Law can help make it a reality. Contact Ken online to schedule a free consultation to learn how he can facilitate the process.