St Charles Adoption Lawyers

Skilled Adoption Attorneys in St. Charles, IL

Adoption is the process by which a child not born to a person is legally declared to be the child of the one petitioning to adopt. That is, someone other than a child's birth parent(s) may wish to become the child's legal parent, giving them the right to make all appropriate decisions about how the child will be raised, as well as the responsibility to provide for the child's needs until they reach adulthood. Adoption can be very beneficial for both children and parents. It can ensure that a child will be raised in a loving home with parents who are focused on providing for their needs at all times. However, it can be a complex legal process, and adoptive parents will need to make sure they take the appropriate steps to be recognized as a child's legal parents going forward.

Every adoption in Illinois requires that the courts evaluate the fitness of a person petitioning to become the adoptive parent. The parental rights of one or both of the birth parents will also need to be terminated before someone else can be named a child's legal parent. These procedures can be complicated and time-consuming, and it is crucial to follow the correct steps to ensure that an adoption can be completed correctly. At the law firm of Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC, we have multiple decades of experience navigating the Illinois family court system. We can help you with adoption, and we will make sure to look out for the best interests of the children involved.

Adoption in Illinois

In the state of Illinois, there are different forms of adoption. Whether you are a stepparent looking to adopt your spouse's child, or you are looking to take in a disabled adult family member, our attorneys have the experience needed to walk you through the process. The types of adoption you can apply for include:

• Related or stepparent adoptions where a child is related to an adoptive parent either through blood or marriage;
• Unrelated adoptions where a person or couple is seeking to adopt a child who is not a relative;
• Private or independent adoptions where a child's birth parent or parents are agreeing to the adoption;
• Agency adoptions where a child is in the care of an adoption agency;
• International adoptions where a child born in a foreign country will be adopted by U.S. citizen parents; and
• Adult adoptions where a person is looking to take in an adult of legal age (such as a disabled adult or an elderly family member).

Whether you are looking to adopt a child, a family member, or an adult, it is advisable to have a skilled legal advocate on your side. The legal process can be tedious and time-consuming. It is important to remain calm and trust in skilled legal counsel to get you through. Our family law attorneys understand the issues you may face, and we will be there to stand by your side, help you meet all legal requirements, address any obstacles that may arise, and make sure you receive the proper resources to provide for your family's needs.

Contact Our Compassionate Kane County Adoption Attorneys

Adoptive children or adults and their parents have a special bond that even some biological parents and children may not understand. Those choosing to adopt are looking to genuinely make a difference in the lives of those they take in. If you are looking to adopt a child or a disabled adult, contact the skilled attorneys at Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC. For the past several decades, we have helped clients throughout the Kane County area establish their families and move on to a happier and more fulfilling life. Call 630-665-7300 to schedule an initial consultation. Evening and weekend hours are available by appointment.