Adoptive Parents
One of the most important events in any family’s life is welcoming a new child. Not only the adoptive parents but their extended families, friends and co-workers are excited and involved in the process.
Everyone will have lots of questions and concerns. This section addresses some of the issues which can arise in an adoption.
Birth Parents
Birth parents considering whether to place their children for adoption are faced with a very difficult decision, one that involves the future of the birth parent as well as the best interests of the child.
At Shively Law Office, LLC, we are committed to helping birth parents make the best decision they can. We will give you complete explanations of what your legal rights are and explain how the adoption process works. Important adoption decisions should be made by birth parents on the basis of sound legal advice and in a voluntary manner. Your legal rights as a birth parent will vary depending on your own situation.