There is nothing more precious in this world than children and adoption can be a wonderful experience. Yet it is also a complex legal process that should be facilitated with the assistance of an experienced attorney. An adoption lawyer can advise you of your rights, explain your options and handle your case in compliance with all applicable adoption laws.

Texas has very strict laws regarding the adoption of an unrelated baby. We recommend you adopt through a qualified Adoption Agency when searching for an unidentified baby to adopt. If you have been blessed with the opportunity to adopt a baby through a family member, friend, or acquaintance, we can help you every step of the way. As the adoption lawyer, we assist with birth parent relinquishments, scheduling a home study, finalizing the termination of parental rights, and ultimately obtaining the Final adoption orders.

A stepparent adoption combines two steps into one: it terminates the legal relationship with the noncustodial/absent parent and creates the legal relationship with the stepparent. Some requirements are less stringent, such as the need for a home study; other issues can prove more difficult, such as obtaining a release of parental rights from a non-custodial birth parent. In a stepparent adoption the home study can usually be completed by a social worker after one visit. Once the home study and necessary documents have been completed and filed with the court, the hearing can be held for the adoption.

The Law Office of Michael V. King would be happy to assist you in your adoption process or in any other family law matters.