New Jersey Adoption Lawyers

Uniting Families in South Jersey and Beyond

Do you wish to add on to your family via adoption? Our legal team at Burnham Douglass Attorneys at Law would love to help you through this exciting, but often trying, journey. Backed by more than 60 years of combined professional experience in the legal field, we take great pride in guiding families through various family law-related matters, including adoptions.

Are you considering any of the following types of adoption? Contact us to learn more about what you need to know before moving forward:

International adoption
Domestic adoption
Stepparent adoption
Foster parent adoption
Adoptions by same-sex couples
Adoptions via an agency

Whether you wish to adopt domestically or internationally, we can help ensure you’re prepared for every stage of the tedious process ahead. When you turn to Burnham Douglass Attorneys at Law, you can rest assured that your case will be handled with the utmost professionalism and discretion. Our New Jersey adoption attorneys are committed to providing personalized and high-quality legal representation throughout every step of your adoption case.

How New Jersey Adoptions Work

New Jersey is a popular state for adoptions because its process is streamlined: Adoptions are made permanent without the delay of a waiting period. In other words, 72 hours after a child has been born, a birth mom can legally surrender her parental rights permanently. New Jersey also has an extremely open stance on adoption, welcoming all prospective parents, regardless of their sexual orientation or marital status.

At the same time, adoptions are still highly regulated and require extensive clearances, paperwork, and background checks. Our legal team can prepare you for every stage of the process to ensure the adoption goes as smoothly as possible.

Contact Burnham Douglass Attorneys at Law for a Free Adoption Consultation

With all of the unknown and nerve-wracking aspects of adoption, it is best to have proven legal guidance in your corner. At Burnham Douglass Attorneys at Law, our New Jersey adoption lawyers can help you make informed decisions and formulate a plan that suits your family. Our offices are conveniently located in Marlton and Somers Point, New Jersey. We serve residents in and around Marlton, Cherry Hill, Voorhees, Trenton, Northfield, Linwood, Atlantic City, Pleasantville and surrounding towns in Atlantic County, Burlington County, Camden County, and Mercer County.

For a free and confidential case evaluation with our legal team, give our office a call today at 856-751-5505 or contact us online!

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