Celli & Schlossberg, Law firm in Morristown, New Jersey and Stanhope, New Jersey helps you through the legal tangles of adoption and international adoption.

Celli and Schlossberg law firm serving clients in Morristown and Stanhope, New Jersey

Adoptions

Adopting a child is a wonderful experience. What could be better than getting a new family member - besides providing a loving home for a child in need? Unfortunately, it is not usually a simple process and can result in unnecessary, lengthy delays if not handled correctly. Is this a private adoption or through an agency? Do you plan to allow the biological parents to have contact with the child after the adoption? At Celli, Schlossberg & Friedland, LLC, we have experience with agency adoptions and private adoptions between third parties, family members, and step parents. We can also help in drafting agreements between adoptive and birth parents, in both open and closed adoptions. Our office is not, however, involved in the actual placement of children for adoption.

International Adoptions

International adoptions, when handled correctly, can be no more difficult than adopting a child from within the state. The key thing is to make sure that it is handled correctly. It is recommended that if you are planning to adopt a child internationally that you do so through an approved adoption agency. These agencies are specially trained to deal with the ins and outs of foreign governments in order to ensure a smooth transition in the United States. If you are participating in a private adoption, usually the adoption of a younger family member, it will be necessary to obtain the consent not only of that person's parents, if they are still living, but also the government of that country. Depending on the country, this could be as simple as notifying the appropriate department in writing, or as complex as making a personal appearance to state your intentions before some form of tribunal. It is important to contact your local consulate to determine what the requirements are for that particular country.

Legal Guardianships

Celli, Schlossberg & Friedland, LLC is also delving into new areas of law, including the recent emergence of Kinship Legal Guardianships. Kinship Legal Guardianship is a relatively new type of legal guardianship which addresses the needs of children and caregivers in long-term relationships. This allows a relative providing long-term care for a child an alternative, permanent placement arrangement that does not rise to the level of termination of parental rights, and that is available when adoption is not likely, feasible, or wanted.

The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
Call us at Celli, Schlossberg & Friedland at (973) 292-7500 and Email us info@CelliSchlossberg.com
Specializing in Family Law and Mediation
Serving northwestern New Jersey, especially Morris County and Sussex County,
from offices in Morristown, NJ 07960

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