Are you considering adoption in New Jersey and have questions? Check out this article for guidance, then give our attorney a call today.
Adoption is a legal preceding that involves the termination of the birth parent’s legal rights over a child and the assumption of those rights by adoptive parents. If you are considering adoption, the law offices of Freeman Hughes Freeman, LLC can help. Adoptions are a complex legal matter that are subject to New Jersey statutes, case law and public policy, all of which center around the best interest of the child. Under the applicable statute, the attorney for the adoptive parent initiates the court process.
New Jersey is widely considered an adoption friendly state, which encourages permanent placement of children into loving and caring homes. White there are many states that discriminate against parents wishing to adopt based upon marital status or sexual orientation, New Jersey has no such restrictions; both same-sex couples and single parents are able to adopt.
After the recent highly publicized case of baby Veronica, one of the most appealing aspects of New Jersey adoption law relates to the biological parent’s consent. In New Jersey, the birth mother may only give her consent 72 hours after the child’s birth, same goes for the father (and any denial of paternity by an alleged father, at any time during the pregnancy, is considered a surrender of parental rights for purposes of allowing the child to be adopted). Once consent is given after the 72-hour waiting period, it cannot be taken back. he surrender to an agency is valid, binding, irrevocable, and constitutes a termination of parental rights.
We know adoption can be an emotional and intimidating process, which is why the law offices of Freeman Hughes Freeman, LLC take an unintimidating personal approach to every case. Brian and Tanya, the husband and wife team that lead our firm, ensure that every client is informed about their legal rights and cases every step of the way. We have a caring staff with bilingual paralegals that are dedicated to taking care of you and your family’s needs. Please contact Freeman Hughes Freeman, LLC at (201) 222-7765 or click here to schedule a free consultation.
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