Legal Support

Every step of adoption follows specific laws and rules. State and federal laws are in place for both adoptive families and birth mothers. These laws ensure that the adoption process is done correctly and legally.

The thought of dealing with laws and paperwork might feel overwhelming. Not to worry! There’s help available, and you don’t have to handle the legal side on your own.

As you consider adoption you might want to discuss the following with someone who knows adoption law.

  1. Knowing Your Rights: Talking to a lawyer could help you understand your rights better and what could happen during the adoption. It’s important to be informed.

  2. Understanding the Rules: Adoption has lots of rules that can be confusing. A lawyer could explain those rules. You might wonder what rights the birth father has. You also might be concerned about the difference between the state laws where you live and where the baby will live.

  3. Understanding Money Stuff: If there’s money involved, a lawyer can explain how it works.

  4. Saying Yes and No: If you want to understand what happens if you change your mind, a lawyer can explain this to you. Everyone at Heart to Heart also has this knowledge, but sometimes, it’s good to hear your rights from a legal authority.

  5. Feeling Secure: Having a lawyer might make you feel more secure.