As we struggled through the highs and lows of 2021, I'm certain that many of us wondered if 2022 could come soon enough. We made it through a tough year, and we can look forward to a new year of opportunity, growth and achievement. This may be the time in your life when you are contemplating adding new members to your family by way of adoption. I will be providing guidance and information on the process of adopting in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Adopting a child can be a very exciting time, but there are legal requirements that must be followed. Adopting a child is a process that is best accomplished with the assistance of a seasoned professional. Requirements differ depending on the type of adoption pursued.

The first question to address is how did the child come into your life. Is this child a relative for whom you have been providing care? Is this child a ward of the State entrusted to your care as a kinship or foster care provider? No matter how this child comes into your life, one requirement holds true for all. The child's parents must either relinquish their parental rights or have their rights judicially terminated. Ensuring that the child is indeed free for adoption is a major step in the process.

Our firm can assist if you seek to adopt a child who is a ward of the State, and we can also help guide you through an action to terminate parental rights and the ultimate adoption.

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