Adoption Legal Services — Washington Birth and Adoptive Parents
For birth parents and for families seeking to adopt, the process can be one that is filled with many emotions. While this process can seem time consuming and overwhelming, you can alleviate stress by choosing to work with an experienced and caring lawyer. Lisa W. Gafken offers the compassionate guidance you need during a time such as this one.
At Ridgway and Gafken, P.S., we represent adopting parents and birth parents in adoption matters throughout Western Washington. We are committed to excellence, providing knowledgeable legal advice and compassionate representation for our clients. We take time to educate our clients to ensure they have all the necessary tools to make an informed decision about adoption and work diligently to make this process as seamless as possible.
Caring Services From an Experienced Adoption Lawyer
We offer legal representation in the areas of adoptions, including:
- Birth parents: We represent birth parents in the adoption process. We will work with you to inform you of all the options you have when choosing to give your child up for adoption.
- Adoptive parents: If you have recently made the decision to adopt, our law firm can represent you. Whether it is a private adoption, agency adoption or adult adoption, we are here to make certain that each step is taken properly.
- Agency adoptions: We represent families in private agency adoptions, as well as in foster care adoptions. Our firm is here to guide you through this process and keep your best interests first at all times.
- Stepparent adoptions: Our lawyer is here to assist your family in determining the best approach to your situation and helping you through the adoption process expeditiously.
- Adult adoptions: We represent individuals in adult adoptions, which is the process in which an individual petitions for adoption of a person over 18 years old. Adult adoptions are often used for inheritance purposes, to protect a disabled or handicapped adult, or to formalize a parent-child relationship such as if a stepparent or foster parent relationship exists. We will work to help you and your family make a decision that best suits your needs.
Talk With a Seattle Adoption Lawyer Who Cares About Your Situation
To discuss your concerns and learn more about how we can help you in your adoption journey, please call to talk with a knowledgeable adoption attorney at 206-973-3479. Feel free to email us to schedule a meeting or with your questions. All consultations are confidential.
