Medina Private Adoption Attorney

Assisting You With the Requirements for Private Adoption

Private adoption is an excellent way to complete your family and if you're a birth parent, an excellent opportunity to ensure that your child goes to a good home.

At the Law Office of Michael Cretella, LLC, our goal is assist you in successfully completing your private adoption so that you can focus on your goals, whether they involve welcoming the newest member of your family or making sure that your child is well taken care of. No matter your circumstances, we aim to make the process as comfortable and easy as possible.

For answers to your questions about private adoption in a free consultation, call us directly at 866.679.6625 or contact our Medina private adoption lawyer online [Link to Contact Us].

Cleveland, Ohio, Open Adoption Lawyer

When you come to us for help in arranging a private adoption, whether you are seeking to adopt a child or place your child for adoption, we will listen to your individual situation and identify any difficulties you may face so that we can address these issues proactively, in a timely and cost-effective manner. We will also fully advise you on your rights and responsibilities under Ohio law.

Traditionally, adoptions are closed, meaning that the biological mother places her baby for adoption without being aware of the identity of adoptive parents. Ohio law also allows parents to engage in open adoption, in which the birth mother knows the adoptive couple and may make arrangements to develop a relationship with the family and/or child. It is crucial, however, to recognize that there is no existing enforcement mechanism for any agreements made between the birth mother and adoptive couple regarding visitation or other matters.

In both closed and open adoptions, home study may be required by the court. Home study is the observation of the couple that goes beyond background information, collection of references, adoption education and financial history.

In cases where adoptive couples are located out of state, Mr. Cretella has experience navigating the requirements of the Interstate Compact on Placement of Children (ICPC), a federal law providing that states cooperate in transferring children across state borders.

Akron, Ohio, Adoptive Parent and Biological Mother Law Firm

To arrange for a free consultation with attorney Michael Cretella — call our Medina, Ohio, law offices locally at 330.591.4963 or toll free at 866.679.6625 or contact our Cleveland, Ohio, open adoption attorney online.

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