Adoptions

Helping You Through Ohio Adoption Proceedings

When considering the adoption of a child, it is important to understand the adoption process. Whether involved in an agency adoption, independent adoption, identified adoption, stepparent adoption, or grandparent adoption, an experienced family law attorney of Berki & Nehr, LLC can help. Call us at 440-323-0687 to arrange an appointment to discuss your adoption. We represent people in and around the Ohio counties of Lorain and Cuyahoga.

We assist families in the following areas:

• Any type of adoption
• Dependency hearings
• Child custody hearings
• Petitions seeking the termination of parental rights
• Grandparent and step parent rights

Whether you are going through a private agency, or a state agency, it is wise to have one of our lawyers guide you through the adoption process. We understand that adopting can be an exciting, yet confusing time. Berki & Nehr, LLC will walk you through each stage of the process including:

• Obtaining parental consent to an adoption (both voluntary and involuntary)
• The home study of you as adoptive parents and the investigation of your financial stability, mental health, physical health, marriage, family situation, criminal history, and career
• Court process, including providing notice to the parties, filing of the adoption petition, and the adoption hearing and order

Adoptions can involve a lot of time and money. When undertaking this type of obligation, it is important to begin with a full understanding of the process and not with a misrepresentation of the facts. We take the time to sit down with you during a free initial consultation and understand your situation. We also take the time to explain what you can expect during the adoption process.

To learn more about adoptions and family law issues, call the law office of Berki & Nehr, LLC at 440-323-0687. Contact one of our experienced lawyers by filling out the attached contact us form.