Adopting a Child in New Jersey
The gift of adoption is a wonderful thing, but it can be a complicated legal matter. The NJ adoption process is long and thorough, and for good reason. With all types of adoption, the main goal is the same: making sure that the adoption is in the best interest of both the child and the adoptive parents. Adoption agencies go to great lengths to ensure that the adoptive parents have a healthy and stable home for the child and are prepared for this commitment. This includes informational meetings, training, home visits, and background checks.
In New Jersey, anyone aged eighteen or older can adopt a child, as long as the child is ten years or younger. A person’s race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status have no bearing on their right to adopt. Whether you are looking to place your child with an adoptive family, or you are looking to adopt through an agency or private adoption, the attorneys at the law office of Himelman and Himelman are experts at guiding you through the process of adoption. There are several areas of adoption law that we specialize in:
- Child Adoption
- Grandparent Adoption
- LGBT Adoption
- Foster Care Adoption
- Step Parent Adoption
- Private Adoption