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West VirginiaAdoption Lawyers in Weirton, West Virginia

Adoption is the legal process by which a person becomes the legal parent of an existing child. Adoption laws vary widely by state.


Adopting can cover a wide range of circumstances, from international adoptions to private adoptions. A grandparent, relative or stepparent may adopt a child under a variety of circumstances.


Adoption can be a long, complicated, an expensive legal process. A local adoption attorney in West Virginia focused on family law cases can help the aspiring parents through the process, including dealing with adoption agencies.

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Jo Lynne Nugent

Jo Lynne Nugent
Sheehan & Nugent, PLLC
41 - 15th St.
Wheeling, WV 26003
Licensed for 35 years, Jo Lynne Nugent is a Family Law and Divorce lawyer... read more >
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