Adult Adoption Attorney to Guide You
Adult adoption is a choice that an increasing number of adults are making. When you have a strong bond with another adult or child who feels like a family member of the heart but is not a biological family member, you can legally formalize this bond through the process of adoption.
The Seattle law office of Ridgway and Gafken, P.S., provides adult adoption and other adoption services throughout the Puget Sound. We offer highly attentive client service, efficient navigation through the adoption process and knowledgeable legal representation of adoption.
Why Choose Adult Adoption?
Adult adoption is the process in which an individual or individuals seek to adopt another person who is 18 years of age or older. A common reason for adult adoption is for inheritance purposes. Adult adoption creates a legally recognized parent-child relationship, so the adoptee can become an heir of a parent or parents. Adoption also is a choice when a stepparent or foster parent wants to formalize a relationship with a stepchild or foster child who is now an adult. Parent-child adult adoptions also occur when adults have been family members of the heart now choose to legally become family.
Another common reason people choose adult adoption is to protect a person who is incapacitated or who otherwise has special needs and needs special care and protection. Adoption will make sure he or she is included in a family insurance policy to receive medical care, and it also makes the person a legal heir.
No matter what your situation may be, Lisa W. Gafken will assist you in making the right choice about adoption and in making this process as swift as possible. When you work with her, she will experience highly attentive, caring client service, thorough, knowledgeable legal counsel and the reassurance that comes with knowing your rights are protected.
Seattle Adult Adoption Attorney — Over-18 Adoption in Washington
To learn more about the legal process of adult adoption or other types of adoption, please call to talk with a knowledgeable adoption lawyer at 206-973-3479. Feel free to email us to schedule a meeting or with your questions. All consultations are confidential.
