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When a biological parent remarries, the family may want the new husband or wife to adopt the child. The other biological parent can consent - but if he or she does not, legal measures must be taken to terminate parental rights, thereby making the child a candidate for adoption.

If your stepchild's biological parent is no longer alive, you can become his or her legal parent through a fairly straightforward legal process. 

If your stepchild's biological parent is alive, the biological parent would have to surrender parental rights, including child custody and visitation rights. The biological parent would then be released from his or her responsibility of paying child support.

If the biological parent is unwilling to surrender his or her parental rights, the case would need to be litigated in family and surrogate's Court. 

If the child is 14 years or older, he or she needs to consent to the adoption. 

These are the cornerstones of New York stepparent adoption law. The law firm you choose when pursuing or contesting a stepparent adoption should know these statutes like the backs of their hands - and we do. 

At the skilled adoption law firm of Clifford Greenberg we have extensive experience handling contested stepparent adoptions throughout New York City and New York state. These lawyers have learned how to prove if a child is in a dangerous situation, or that the biological parent is unfit based on a variety of concerns such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, abandonment, neglect, alcohol and drug addictions and mental illness. 

The thousands of adoptions of all kinds that we have successfully handled are proof-positive that we can help you. We welcome the opportunity to meet you, listen to your wishes and goals, and offer recommendations that can translate to effective courses of action. 

Are You Pursuing A Stepparent Adoption Anywhere In New York State? Our Law Firm Can Help. 

To meet with our high-quality New York adoption lawyer Clifford L. Greenberg, Esq., in a useful, confidential initial consultation, callour law offices today at 212-822-1444 or send an email 

Most adoption cases involve children under the age of 18. However, there is no legal limit on the age at which someone can be adopted in New York. There are a number of reasons why an individual or couple may wish to pursue legal adoption of an adult adoptee.

Since 1993, Cliff Greenberg has handled a wide range of adoptions throughout New York. We have seen the laws in New York change to reflect non-traditional relationships in individuals' best interests. Our founding attorney Cliff Greenberg is a passionate advocate committed to helping families navigate through the legal system, even if the adoption seems untraditional. 

Every family dynamic is unique. In some cases, adults with physical or mental limitations may benefit from an adoption. In other words, adults simply wish to be adopted by loving parents, who did not adopt them when they were children. If you are looking to adopt an adult in your family, contact our New York City adult adoption attorneys. We offer free initial consultations so is no risk in finding out about the legal options available to your family. 

We are experienced at helping clients explore the options available to protect their loved one's best interests. 

We have experience helping clients with all types of adult adoptions including the following:

•  Mental or physical incapacity: When an adult has become mentally or physically incapacitated, his or her caretaker may wish to consider pursuing an adoption. This would reflect a more intimate relationship than the alternative option of legal guardianship. 
• Foster child adoption: When a child has been brought into a family through foster care but has not been formally adopted before his or her 18th birthday, his or her foster parents may wish to formalize the relationship through and adoption. 
• Recognition of a close relationship: Families come in all shapes. It is not uncommon for unrelated adults to form parent-child bonds. In some cases, it is beneficial for people who have formed these bond to go through the formal adoption process. 

We have handled more than 5,000 adoption and have seen a wide range of circumstances. We know no two families are the same. No matter what your circumstances are, you can feel confident knowing we will guide you through the legal system in pursuit of your loved one's best interest. 

Amid the deicate frontier of marriage equality and solid confirmation of LGBTQ rights by the courts, same-sex couples deserve the same opportunities to expand families via adoption. 

At the top-tier New York adoption law firm of Clifford L. Greenberg , our attorneys' extensive knowledge of evolving statutes during our decades of combined experience can benefit same-sex couples in all five boroughs, Westchester County, on Long Island and statewide. 

Clifford L. Greenberg, Esq., is the skilled, compassionate lawyer who leads the firm's adoption practice. Throughout your tour of the legal process, Mr. Greenberg will familiarize you, your co- parent and nontraditional family with how same-sex adoption procedures proactively address decision-making, custody, visitation and a child's right to financial support, including inheritances. 

All of this information and guidance, all answers to your questions along the way, emphasize your right to pursue adoption as well as "the best interests of the child." 

Adoption Legal Leadership Dedicated To You And Your Family In New York City And Statewide 

To ensure that your rights are protected while investigating private, foster care, adult, stepparent or same-sex — to guarantee security for your child's future - the support of insightful, understanding adoption lawyers is essential. This is the kind of full-service attention we give to every client

To learn more about the many ways we can assist you, and to confidentially state your wishes in an initial consultation, contact Clifford L. Greenberg, today. Call us at 212-822-1444, or stay at our website to reach us by email message.  

Many families choose to work with a licensed adoption agency. The agency provides support, counseling and coaching while working to match you with a birth parent. 

 At the premier New York adoption law firm of  Clifford L. Greenberg the agencies we work with are caring and compassionate, and have committed social workers who are very helpful. If there are any issues as you deal with the agency's social workers, remember that the agency has its own attorney - and we, as your attorneys, will always be there for you. 

Agency adoptions are recommended for prospective adoptive parents who want to let go of the reins and let legitimate adoption professionals do most of the work. Each agency has its own rules and requirements for prospective adoptive parents. If you wish to adopt a newborn, it may require a long period of time. But every case is different. 

Most agencies practice open adoption, a factor you will need to consider as the process takes place. Openness is a personal decision regarding the degree of contact you may allow the birth parents to have after an adoption, if at all. It is an important path that the agency and our office can help you navigate. 

Once a child has been placed with you, our lawyers prepare all documents for submission to the court, thus ensuring a very happy experience during your journey through the legal system. 

When you have decided to grow your family through adoption of any kind, come to the law firm that has handled thousands of adoptions statewide and nationally. Come to  the low Offices of C.L.G 

Quality Adoption Process Services Dedicated To You And Your Family In New York State

 Are you and your spouse or partner considering pursuing a private adoption? Attorney Clifford L. Greenberg, Esq., possesses a command of state adoption law can benefit your goals. To schedule an initial consultation with Mr. Greenberg at our law offices, please call 212-822-1444 or remain online to send an email message.