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We represent individuals, couples, step-parents<\/a>, grandparents, foster parents, gay and lesbian couples, and others throughout San Antonio and Texas who wish to build their families. We sit down and discuss the entire process with you, and your partner, to educate you about your options.<\/p>\n

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In Texas adults age 21 and older are eligible to legally adopt. Additionally, he or she must prove financial stability and responsibility. Often, stepparents seek to adopt the children of their spouse from a previous marriage. Other times couples adopt to begin or grow their family.<\/p>\n
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A birth father may give consent for an adoption to occur before the child is born<\/li>\n
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Finally, a home study will need to be conducted. This is to show the court that the financial and parental abilities of the adopting parents is met. In addition, abuse and neglect checks may also be necessary to make sure that the home is suitable for the adopted child.<\/p>\n
Afterward, a finalizing hearing will be held to complete the process. At this time, the judge will ask the parents about their intentions. Once a final decree of adoption is issued, the adoption is finalized.<\/p>\n
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If you are a biological mother or father, we can guide you through adoption-related issues. We handle many of these type of cases, ranging from contested cases involving the involuntary termination of parental rights, to newborn adoptions involving Child Protective Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Whether you have saved for years to adopt a child, or are an LGBT family<\/a> searching for a lawyer who does surrogacy, you have come to the right place. Above all, we help you on this journey to family creation.<\/p>\n
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Biological Parent Requirements Include:<\/h3>\n\nThe child’s parents must terminate their parental rights<\/li>\nA birth father may give consent for an adoption to occur before the child is born<\/li>\nA birth mother needs to wait at least 48 hours after giving birth<\/li>\n