The legal team at Littman Family Law is highly experienced in various areas of adoption, including stepparent, custodial, same-sex parent, and kinship adoptions. We understand that adoption is a significant step in family building, and it’s a process that requires careful work, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of the law. For many families, the adoption journey can be both exciting and overwhelming, as it involves navigating complex legal requirements to ensure a smooth transition for the child and the family.

In many cases, psychological parents—those who have formed a strong bond with a child despite not being the biological parent—play an important role in the adoption process. We are committed to advocating for psychological parents who have acted as a primary caregiver and wish to formalize their relationship with the child. Whether you’re looking to adopt as a stepparent or through another form of kinship adoption, Littman Family Law can guide you through each step, ensuring that all legal requirements are met and that your role as a psychological parent is recognized and honored.

Additionally, we understand that grandparents often have a deep desire to maintain a connection with their grandchildren, especially in cases where they may wish to adopt or assert their rights. We are experienced in handling matters related to grandparents’ rights, helping to ensure that loving family bonds are preserved and protected throughout the adoption process. At Littman Family Law, our goal is to support you in building and expanding your family in a way that honors the relationships and connections that mean the most to you.

Adoption Services Provided By Littman Family Law In Denver

We understand that adding to your family is an emotional time. You may face unexpected emotional highs and lows while waiting for an adoption to finalize. The process can be difficult to navigate and understand, but our team has the experience, skill, and compassion to provide you with the greatest opportunity to complete the adoption process successfully. Our attorneys and paralegals can assist you with the following types of adoptions:

• Stepparent adoptions: A stepparent adoption is a situation where a stepparent wants to adopt a child from their spouse’s former marriage or relationship. Either the other biological parent of the child is not involved in the child’s life or they will give their consent to the adoption.
• Custodial adoptions: A custodial adoption is when a child has been in your custody for a certain period of time and the biological parents are not involved in the child’s life or are giving their consent to you caring for the child and eventually adopting.
• Kinship adoptions: A kinship adoption is when a family member wishes to adopt a child who has been in their care for a certain period of time and the biological parents are either not involved in the child’s life or are giving their consent to the adoption.
• Same-sex adoption: If the two partners in a committed relationship are of the same sex and wish to adopt either a biological child of one of them or a child not related genetically to either, we can assist with the process.
• Consultant when agency adoptions have not proceeded as expected: If an agency adoption has taken a difficult turn or appears to be failing, we are available to consult and co-counsel.
• Contested adoptions: If you are a biological parent who wishes to object to the adoption of your child by another person, we can advocate for your rights in this situation as well.

The legal process of adoption can be frustrating, but we can help make this journey much less stressful, and working with an experienced lawyer can make all the difference. You will have a highly trained paralegal assisting you with the process and performing the majority of the necessary paperwork in order to keep your legal fees to a minimum.

At Littman Family Law, we are here to help clients every step of the way. We have helped close to 100 families throughout the metro area and rural counties surrounding Denver. To schedule a consultation, call us at 303-832-4200 or send us an email.