Adoption Overview

Adoption Lawyer in Greater New York City

An Overview of My Comprehensive Adoption Practice

At the Law Offices of Alyssa N. Seiden in Great Neck, New York, I work closely with individuals and families involved in the adoption process. I understand the emotions that come with the adoption of a child. I take the time to listen carefully, so that I have an accurate understanding of your goals and of any problems or risks that might have to be addressed. I will walk you through the legal process, taking the time you need to ensure that your emotional and legal needs are protected and that you always know the status of your adoption. Contact me to set up a free initial consultation.

Contact my offices to discuss your concerns about adoption. Whether you are still considering adoption as an option, or if you have made a commitment to adopt and need legal assistance, I will be here to walk you through the process. I offer free initial consultations to all new clients.

• Stepparent adoptions
• Domestic and international adoptions
• Private and agency adoptions
• Adult adoptions
• Single parent adoptions
• Grandparent adoptions
• Same sex adoptions

Private Adoption vs. Agency Adoption

In most instances, I recommend that adoptive parents pursue an independent adoption, without the use of an adoption agency. This allows you more control over the process, allowing you to choose the birth mother to whom you wish to speak, how many birth mothers you want to contact, and how much money you want to spend. With an agency adoption, you may be matched with only one birth mother before your file is considered complete.

Furthermore, adoption agency fees can easily spiral out of control. You may spend $50,000 without ever being matched with a prospective birth mother.

Finally, agencies all have their own rules, including age limits, marital status, health and income requirements. With a domestic private adoption, you get to establish your own rules. Before the adoption is final, you can walk away from any situation that makes you feel uncomfortable.

Though most of my work is with adoptive parents in domestic private adoptions, I also represent birth parents in private placements and advise individuals in all matters related to guardianships. Additionally, if you choose to use an agency, I will handle the agency adoption finalization in court, since the agencies cannot handle this procedure.

For friendly, sensitive and caring counsel in all matters related to domestic private adoption in the Greater New York City area, contact my offices. I offer free initial consultations to all new clients.

Law Offices of Alyssa N. Seiden
11 Terrace Circle, Suite 2F
Great Neck, NY 11021-4169
Phone: (516) 606-7626
Fax: (516) 977-9663

At the Law Offices of Alyssa N. Seiden in Great Neck, New York, I represent individuals and families throughout the greater New York City area, including Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, White Plains, Yonkers, New Rochelle, Bronxville, Harrison, Rye, Portchester, Manhasset, Port Washington, Lake Success, Garden City, Carle Place, Mineola, Bethpage, Massapequa, Huntington Station, Commack, Hauppauge, Farmingville, Port Jefferson, Medford, Hampton Bays and Southampton; and in New York County, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Kings County, Queens County, Bronx County, Westchester County, Richmond County, Ulster County, Rockland County, Putnam County, Duchess County and Orange County.