Few situations are more emotionally difficult in family law than a contested adoption. Adoptive families who have welcomed a child into their home now face the terrifying possibility of losing that child. Birth parents who feel their rights were not properly respected...
At Stuart & Blackwell Adoption and Family Law, we understand that the adoption journey can be exciting and challenging. Our mission is to make this process as smooth as possible for families looking to expand through adoption. While adoption can sometimes seem...
If you are considering filing for guardianship of a child, the first step is determining the best guardianship type for your unique situation. Simply put, there are two forms of guardianship: Title 14, voluntary guardianships by consent of the parent, and Title 8,...
Many decisions need to be made when considering an adoption, and most of them are far from easy. One of the toughest decisions that need to be made is deciding whether the adoption will be closed or open. Benefits and negative aspects exist to both options, and it is...
If you’re a birth-mother-to-be who’s planning on placing your newborn for adoption, you’re certain to be going through a very emotional experience. If you’re not sure about your decision, it can be more emotional still. Experienced Arizona adoption attorneys, however,...
The open adoption process keeps the focus on the adoptive child – the center of the relationship between both the birthparents and the adoptive parents. Such adoptions demand that the involved parents share a significant level of trust. Open adoptions are uniquely...
The decision to place a child for adoption is one of the biggest decisions someone can make in their lifetime. It is not surprising, then, that many expectant mothers who are considering adoption or have made the decision to move forward with an adoption have many...
The decision to expand your family by adopting a child can bring lifelong rewards. However, this is also a huge decision with many different financial and legal implications and it should never be taken lightly. 1. Decide what type of adoption you want. “Adoption” is...
There is no Arizona law requiring you to hire an attorney. With that said, there are many reasons why it is highly advisable to have a trusted and experienced attorney guiding you through the entire adoption process. The following are some of the reasons why you...
Placing a child for adoption can be one of the hardest decisions of your life. Even when it is the right decision, it is always a difficult decision. Many clients do not want to place their child, but they know that their child may have a better life with another...