Selecting an Adoption Attorney

You have the right to an attorney in all adoption proceedings.

If you have decided to work with a licensed adoption agency, you do not need to worry about obtaining an attorney since the agency will help you make sure all the legal issues are taken care of. 

If you are proceeding with a private adoption, then you should always obtain your own attorney and to make sure your attorney is not the same attorney that is working for the adopting family.  

Most attorneys are specialized in one or more areas, and in the area of adoption you certainly should want to have an attorney who specializes in adoption.  There is an organization consisting of these attorneys who specialize in adoption and you would be smart to contact one of these attorneys. Click the link above for more information.