Adoption in Bellevue

When children become a part of divorce proceedings, the emotional strain can be heart-wrenching for everyone involved. When adoption possibilities come up during a Bellevue divorce, or if the parents are already separated, you should seek legal counsel from reliable Bellevue adoption and family law lawyers.

The Bellevue adoption lawyers from the Law Office of Jason S. Newcombe will help you navigate the complicated legal waters of a divorce where adoption is involved. Washington State family law states that if one or both parents have their parental rights terminated by the court, their child becomes eligible for adoption. In some cases, a parent may desire to relinquish their parental rights so that their child can be adopted. There are a number of considerations that must be made, so it makes sense to go over the details of your particular situation with one of our Bellevue adoption attorneys.

Our experienced Bellevue adoption lawyers handle numerous divorce cases every year, some of which involve adoption. Most parents wants what’s best for their kids, so our professional lawyers offer sound legal counsel designed to help you make choices that can benefit your children.

A stepparent adoption in Washington is when one parent relinquishes their parental rights so that their ex-spouse's new partner can petition the Bellevue court for adoption of the child. Our Bellevue adoption attorneys can help you handle these often-complicated situations.

While the legal process for a stepparent adoption is relatively straightforward, it's only easy if all parties agree to the adoption. If a parent refuses to relinquish their parental rights, the only way to facilitate the adoption is to seek a forced termination, which will require some legal finesse. We will need to thoroughly assess your situation before our Bellevue adoption lawyers can pursue a step parent adoption, and you need to keep in mind that sometimes a legally forced termination is not possible.

Your Bellevue adoption case requires specialized care and individual attention. Your lawyer will want to obtain a clear understanding of your situation so that all potential legal options can be investigated. The Washington State family court may require you to obtain legal representation while dealing with your Bellevue adoption issues, so schedule your own free consultation and get the information you need to move forward. This provides you with an opportunity to confidentially discuss your legal options with an experienced Bellevue family attorney, without any risk whatsoever.

Contact our Bellevue law office today, and find out how we can help you handle sensitive legal adoption issues.