Adoptions
Adoption is a life-changing process that creates a new legal parent-child relationship, impacting everyone involved. Understanding the complex procedures and strict rules in Oklahoma is essential before moving forward. Whether you are considering adopting a child or are involved in the relinquishment or termination of parental rights, it is crucial to have clear guidance. A knowledgeable Tulsa adoption attorney can help navigate the legal requirements and ensure your rights and interests are protected throughout the process.
If you need legal help, call Wirth Law Office at (918) 879-1681. The experienced Tulsa attorney team at Wirth Law Office understands the nuances of Oklahoma adoption law and can assist you in filing petitions, obtaining necessary consents, and finalizing adoptions correctly. Contacting a trusted attorney early can reduce confusion and help build a strong foundation for your family’s future.
Private Child Adoption: Legal Process Explained by an Attorney
Considering adoption? I'm Carl Birkhead, an attorney with Wirth Law Office in Tulsa, Oklahoma, here to guide you through the legal adoption process. Whether it's a stepparent, grandparent, or other guardian adoption, knowing the legal steps is crucial. If you're looking to terminate parental rights for a new adoption, the key factors include assessing the parent's relationship and support to the child over the past 14 months. The process involves filing a petition, serving the parents, and potentially going to trial if there's opposition. With thorough preparation, including home studies and background checks, a smooth adoption is possible. Contact me for more guidance. Read more »
What Is the Process for an Adult Adoption in Oklahoma?
Adult adoption in Oklahoma from Mayes County Attorney Lindsay McDowell. Find out how to change a birth certificate after adoption. Read more »
Where Can a Relinquishment of Parental Rights Be Signed in Oklahoma?
It's not necessarily just about where the document is signed. It's about whether, at the time that it was signed, you had the capacity to do so. Read more »
Oklahoma Adoption: If I Adopt My Wife’s Child, Will We Still Get Child Support?
It's a fairly simple question by Oklahoma law, and that is when an adoption is finalized, that does terminate a child support obligation. Read more »
Can I Adopt My Spouse's Child in Oklahoma?
Adoption depends on different factors. If the other parent consents to the adoption, it's an easier process compared to no consent. Read more »
Pregnant Girlfriend Trying to Give Your Child Up for Adoption in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, there are three things that you can, and you should do if you want to prevent the adoption from going through, and you want to fight to have custody of your child when the child is born. Read more »
What is the Effect of an Adult Adoption in Oklahoma?
First off, it allows you to update your legal name, so you can take the last name of the adoptive parent. It updates the birth certificate so it will show the adoptive parent as your parent on the birth certificate. Read more »
The Benefits of Adult Adoption for Step-Parent Adoption in Oklahoma
Wirth Law Office has done very many adoptions over the years. A lot of those have been stepparent adoptions. Read more »
Who May Adopt Another Adult in Oklahoma?
Tulsa Adoption attorney James Wirth talks about adult adoptions and the requirements under Oklahoma law. Read more »
Where is Proper Jurisdiction for an Adult Adoption in Oklahoma?
Tulsa adult adoption attorney James Wirth, speaks on a few issues related to adult adoption in Oklahoma. Read more »
What Is the Standard for Adult Adoption in Oklahoma?
The standard is that the adoption is in the best interest of the parties involved. So best interest requirement we see a lot in family law usually relates to the best interest of the child. Read more »
Does the Age of Adoptive Parents Matter in an Adult Adoption in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma Adoption Attorney, James Wirth and speaks on adult adoptions and the requirements. Read more »
Whose Consent is Needed for Adult Adoption in Oklahoma?
So adult adoptions in Oklahoma are fairly straightforward and they can oftentimes move forward pretty quickly because there's not a lot of notice requirements and consent requirements. Read more »
Does Oklahoma Law Allow Adult Adoption?
Oklahoma law does allow for adult adoption. The person being adopted does not have to be a minor in Oklahoma, and actually completing an adult adoption can be much simpler than the adoption of a minor. Read more »