Adoption Attorneys in Gulfport and New Orleans

One of the most joyful occasions that can happen in court is a legal adoption. This is the beginning of a new family. At George W. Healy IV & Associates, we celebrate this by helping families with adoptions. We have extensive experience handling all types of adoptions, including complex adoptions within the United States.

More Than 20 Years of Helping Families

If you are interested in adoption, let one of our experienced and compassionate adoption attorneys in Gulfport and New Orleans represent you. We will help you get through all the necessary steps, including compliance with any relevant state and federal regulations. Our boutique law firm is highly selective in its practice areas, family law and adoption being some of them. We are thorough, knowledgeable in adoptions laws and provide personalized attention to each client.

Find out more about our adoption law services at George W. Healy IV & Associates. Please contact us online or call toll free at 888-341-4209 for a free initial consultation. Let us help you start the process of expanding your family.

Interstate Adoption

Adoptions that are interstate can be complex as there are both state and federal adoption regulations to consider. We have handled many complex adoption cases involving interstate laws and can help you with yours.

Stepparent Adoption Lawyers in Mississippi

Sometimes a stepparent may come into the family and take on the role of a father or mother to his or her stepchild. By adopting, the stepparent has a legal tie in addition to an emotional bond that may already have been formed.

Closed and Open Adoptions

We can assist with both closed and open adoptions. A closed adoption is when birthparents are not known to the adoptive parents. An open adoption is when both the birthparents and adoptive parents remain in communication with each other. This can be as long each of the parties wants, and in some cases the child may even visit the birthparents.

Grandparent Adoption

Grandparent adoption usually occurs when the biological parent has passed away or even abandoned the child. Other circumstances include drug or alcohol abuse. This allows the grandparent to permanently take on the role as the legal parent.

Termination of Parental Rights

If a stepparent or grandparent is seeking an adoption, the biological parent's parental rights must be terminated. This can be done voluntarily, and in some cases it is contested. We have been successful in terminating parental rights and can go over all your options with you.

Contact Us for a Free Initial Consultation

Want more information about adoption in the New Orleans or Gulfport areas and how we can help you? Contact George W. Healy IV & Associates at 888-341-4209 toll-free for a free initial consultation.