For families across the nation, adoption is an opportunity to raise a child they couldn't otherwise have, make a new addition to a loving family, and help children in need. But the process can be long and isn't always straightforward. If you find yourself in need of legal advice during the adoption process, Goddard, Hammontree, & Bolding L.L.C. in Dalton, GA, offers top-quality counsel from experienced family lawyers. Having an adoption attorney involved can ease the process in several ways.

Adoption is primarily regulated by the state, so the legal requirements vary from state to state and can get complex. An experienced adoption attorney knows the state's requirements for the process as well as what pitfalls you'll have to avoid to keep the adoption legal, safe, and practical for all involved.

Additionally, a lawyer can ensure an airtight agreement between you and the birth parents. Although it's not a scenario anyone would like to imagine, birth parents have changed their minds after an adoption was completed and were able to reclaim the child due to weak adoption agreements. An adoption attorney can help you safeguard against that possibility.

Finally, the adoption process is often unfamiliar territory both for adoptive families and for birth parents. An adoption attorney who has been through the process many times can help keep you comfortable, explain the legal requirements, and ensure that every step is completed correctly.

If you're interested in adopting a child, you should involve an attorney from the very start of the process. Call Goddard, Hammontree, & Bolding L.L.C. at (706) 278-0464 for a consultation, or request one online to start on the road to adoption today.