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 Nevada County, California focused on family law cases can help the aspiring parents through the process, including dealing with adoption agencies.
Northern California Lawyer Referral Service - The Lawyer Referral Service is a community based non-profit service sponsored by Northern California Lawyer Access, Inc., with offices in Grass Valley, CA. Since 1977, this lawyer referral service helps clients in the northern portion of California including Nevada County, CA.