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Adoption

New York Adoption Lawyer

Adoption is an exciting time in any family, yet it also involves important legal issues. It is important to seek an adoption lawyer who understands the magnitude of adoption, handles the issue with sensitivity, and works hard to protect your legal rights.

I'm New York attorney Andrew Szczesniak. I handle many cases of adoption, including step-parent adoption, and enjoy shepherding clients through the process. Because of my genuine interest in the welfare of children, I have represented children as a Law Guardian in court for a good portion of my career. I have the knowledge and experience to clearly explain the issues and your options concerning adoption. Contact me today for quality, cost-effective legal counsel and advice.

In stepparent adoption, either the birth parent's rights must be terminated or the consent of the birth parent is necessary. All financial and legal responsibility for the adopted child is transferred from the non-custodial parent, who is then released from parental responsibility. The following issues must be considered:

  • Obtaining voluntary consent from the non-custodial birth parent; or
  • Ascertaining the feasibility of seeking judicial decision on whether the birth parents' consent is necessary

In the past, many persons would file for a re-adoption in New York, following their adoption of a child in a foreign country. This was a time-consuming and expensive process. However, due to a recent change in the law, this process has now been streamlined and simplified. This translates into savings for the client and makes this process something which every affected person should now consider. Please contact me if you would like more information about this area.

I am a New York family law attorney who is skilled, experienced, and capable of handling your family law matters, as well as probate and estate administration.

If you are considering adopting a child, contact me, Andrew W. Szczesniak

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222 Mamaroneck Ave Suite 104 White Plains, NY 10605 TF: 866-401-5240 | P: 914-682-9282 |
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Attorney Advertising | Andrew W. Szczesniak, in White Plains, NY, serves clients throughout New York, in White Plains, New Rochelle, Peekskill, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Carmel, Poughkeepsie, New City, Goshen, Rye, Westchester County, Putnam County, Dutchess County, Rockland County, and Orange County.