Coady Law Provides Representation for Adoption in Illinois
Our team of experienced legal professionals have over 20 years of experience representing adoptive parents and their growing family. We are passionate about providing our clients with the best legal advice and representation, and we strive to make the adoption process as smooth and stress-free as possible. We understand the unique legal challenges that adoptive parents face and we are here to help. Whether you are a foster parent, relative, or prospective parent seeking to adopt a child, Coady Law is here to provide you with the legal services you need.
Private Adoption
Private adoptions are adoptions where the adoptive parents are not related to the child being adopted. Adoptions by non-relatives typically involve a public or private agency or some other third independent party conducting a home study. Once an adoption is finalized, the adoptive parents will have all of the rights and responsibilities any biological parent would.
We assist with connecting parents with home study agencies and navigating all of the legal requirements of the adoption process.
DCFS Subsidized Adoption
If you have welcomed a foster child into your home and you are ready to take the next steps toward adopting, our legal team is ready to assist you. We work with families who are approved for DCFS subsidized adoption and help them to better understand the legal responsibilities of a DCFS adoption. Our attorneys will help with negotiating adoption subsidies and finalize the necessary paperwork needed for your adoption. While this can be a challenging process, our attorneys are here to provide you with the support and legal assistance you need throughout the adoption process.
International Adoption
While international adoptions are often finalized in the foreign country where the child is adopted from, many parents, upon returning to the United States, will go through a process called Re-Adoption. Through this process, you are providing your child the ability to access important documents such as adoptive identity, birth certificate, and this also allows you to change their name. With the Re-Adoption process, you’re also able to secure your child’s US citizenship. Our legal team is experienced in Re-Adoption cases and will help guide you through the procedure to ensure your child is protected.
Step-Parent Adoption
At Coady Law, we understand that each family situation is different, and in some cases, it might be better to proceed with a relative or step-parent adoption. In instances where a birth parent fails to be involved or has abandoned the child, our attorneys can guide you through the adoption process. Whether you’re a step-parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle or sibling looking to adopt a minor relative, our experienced attorneys can assist you through the adoption process. Our team will guide you through the process and make sure the child’s best interests are taken into consideration.
Adult Adoption
If you have a loved one over the age of 18 in your life whom you cherish, it’s not too late to adopt them. Our attorneys are experienced in adult adoptions and can help you legally make this individual a permanent part of your family. Adult adoptions allow the person who has been adopted to obtain an inheritance, as well as help make decisions for you as you age. When you reach out to our firm, we will assist you in filing a petition with the court and make sure both parties involved agree to the adoption. Adult adoptions are a great way to legally formalize those bonds that have been created later in life.
Surrogacy Agreements
There are many ways to create a family. Our legal professionals provide comprehensive assistance to families embarking on the surrogacy journey. Our team of experienced attorneys understands the complexities and nuances involved in surrogacy arrangements, and we are committed to guiding our clients through every step of the process with expertise and compassion. From drafting contracts that protect the interests of all parties involved to navigating legal hurdles and ensuring compliance with regulations, we are here to provide personalized support tailored to each family’s unique needs. With our unwavering dedication and legal proficiency, we strive to make the surrogacy process as smooth and stress-free as possible, empowering families to achieve their dreams of parenthood.
