Adoption

Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Adoption Lawyer

As a practicing family law attorney for over 25 years, I understand how precious the family unit is. Part of my practice is focused on helping to build healthy families through the adoption process. I, Lois Garber Schwartz, Esq., provide thoughtful legal counsel and committed advocacy to birth parents and adoptive parents or relatives through this process.

Contact me today to discuss your family's adoption needs with a knowledgeable, experienced Cherry Hill, New Jersey, family law attorney.

Lois Garber Schwartz, Esq., helps clients through this time in their lives. E-mail me, or call (856) 482-8799

Every family has different needs. In my practice, I have handled all types of adoptions, including:

  • Private adoptions
  • Agency adoptions
  • International adoptions
  • Stepparent adoptions

In addition to assisting couples with domestic adoptions, I have represented couples who have completed an adoption in another country and would also like the adoption filed in the United States in New Jersey.

As part of the adoption process, it is necessary to terminate the rights of the birth parent. Most cases are not contested and the natural parent has consented to the termination of their legal rights. However, I have successfully litigated cases in which the birthparent would not consent to the adoption.

For same sex couples in which one of the partners is a birth parent and the other partner wishes to adopt the child, I can guide you through the legal process of building your family.

I understand that you may have many questions. I am familiar with the state and federal laws that govern the adoption process. I will listen to you, explain the laws and what you can expect, and guide you through these proceedings every step of the way. Contact me today to discuss how I can help you through this process.