South Central Alaska Adoption Lawyer Dorothea Aguero
That process of adoption allows for families to grow, change, and provide loving, stable homes for children; however, it can be a difficult and stressful process when you don't understand your rights and options. I am Anchorage attorney Dorothea G. Aguero and I help families throughout south central Alaska with the adoption process. Whether you want to adopt a new baby, a foster child or a stepchild, I can help your family grow.
Know Your Rights and Your Alternatives in Alaska Family LawContact Dorothea G. Aguero, Attorney at Law
With 16 years of experience handling adoption cases, I understand the legal processes involved, as well as the challenges and options available. I have helped people bring children into their families through intra-family adoption, foster care adoption, stepparent adoption and infant placement including cases involving the Indian Child Welfare Act. I also help clients in the greater Anchorage area with guardianship issues for children, adults with special needs, and grandparents.
Whatever your situation, I will make sure you understand your rights and alternatives as I guide you through the adoption or guardianship process:
- Third-party adoptions and infant placement
- Indian Child Welfare Act cases
- Intra-family adoption
- Stepparent adoption
- Foster parent adoption
- Single-parent adoption
- Adult adoption
- Guardianships for kids, adults with special needs and the elderly
- Grandparents' rights to visitation
- Grandparent guardianships
I also represent parties in contested adoptions. If one parent is no longer involved in their child's life and the other parent's spouse wants to adopt his or her step-child, I can help. In Alaska, the law allows adoption without the consent of one parent if that parent has failed to meaningfully communicate with or support the child for a year; however, that parent must be personally served with the adoption papers. I will make sure the entire process is handled correctly.
Contact Me
Whether you want to bring a child into your family or need to obtain a legal guardianship, it is important to understand your rights and alternatives and obtain knowledgeable help. My Anchorage, Alaska law offices are open weekdays from 8:30 to 5:00. Contact me today for a free phone consultation.
