Adopting a child can be one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. However, the adoption process can also be frustrating and overwhelming. With decades of experience, the attorneys of Howe Law Offices can sensitively guide you through the process and can think outside the box if the case proves challenging.

In Rhode Island
, our home state, many adoptions are made by stepparents. Stepparent adoptions require a slightly different process, beginning with termination of parental rights of the biological parent who does not have custody. If the biological parent cannot easily be located, we can work hard to serve the parent papers about the impending adoption. If the child is over 12 years old, he or she must approve of the adoption and also must attend counseling about adoption.

Because of the wide scope of our work, we cannot hope to answer all the questions our potential clients might have on this page.

Experienced and Dedicated Adoption Attorneys

Adoptions can be more complex than people anticipate, particularly adoptions from other countries. Our experienced and dedicated attorneys know the ins and outs of the process and can help you through it. We are proud of our commitment to client service; even as our reputation and practice has grown, our attorneys still take the time to meet face-to-face with clients as much as possible and we always respond to phone calls quickly.

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