Indiana Lawyers Helping You Adopt a Child
The decision to adopt a child can be difficult and highly emotional. Once you make that decision, you want nothing more than to hold your baby in your arms and take him or her home to be a permanent member of your family. The adoption process is complex, however, and failing to complete any one part of it according to specifications can hinder your chance to become an adoptive parent.
The Fort Wayne, Indiana, adoption attorneys at our law firm can help.
At Van Gilder & Trzynka, our lead adoption attorney Sherry A. Hartzler has experience with all types of adoptions, including stepparent adoptions and grandparent adoptions. We understand the legal requirements to finalize the adoption process. We are here to guide you through the process, and to be certain all the necessary steps are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Why Choose Us? We Understand the Full Realm of What Makes an Adoption Successful.
Our law firm takes great joy in bringing families together through adoption. We work hard to ensure its success:
- Our attorneys and staff take great care to make sure that all adoption paperwork is accurate, filed correctly and submitted in a timely manner.
- We handle all the court procedures, including termination of parental rights and name changes, if necessary.
- We file adoption notices and send them to the appropriate parties.
- We are there to answer any questions throughout the entire adoption process.
Our firm also has experience representing clients in contested adoption issues. We will represent the interests of our clients as we work to resolve the dispute with as little impact to the child as possible.
Call Our Toll-Free Number for Legal Assistance in the Adoption Process
If you are going through the adoption process — whether that is stepparent adoption, grandparent adoption or third-party adoption — give us a call to discuss your legal needs. Set up a meeting in either our Fort Wayne office or a satellite location. Call 888-731-1013 to speak to a Fort Wayne adoption lawyer, or send us an e-mail to schedule an initial consultation.
