Domestic Private Adoptions

Domestic Private Adoption Lawyer

Sensitive and Caring Representation throughout Greater New York City

At the Law Offices of Alyssa N. Seiden in Great Neck, I work directly with the adoptive parents who want to avoid the costs of an agency and have more control over the adoption process. I know from experience that, if you have come to an attorney for assistance in a domestic private adoption, you most likely need emotional as well as legal support.

I will advise you and protect your legal interests at all stages of the adoption process, from the time you establish interest from a prospective birth parent to the finalization of all legal requirements to complete the adoption. At the same time, I will listen carefully to your emotional concerns and provide the personal attention you need. Contact me to schedule a free initial consultation.

Why a Domestic Private Adoption?

If you have tried unsuccessfully for years to have a child, you may be considering adoption as a way to build a family. You can work directly with an adoption agency, but the costs can be significant and you may feel as if you have little control of the process. With a domestic private adoption, you can reduce your costs and take charge of the process. With the proper advertising and a dedicated effort, you can have a baby in your home in 6 to 18 months.

Helping You Through the Process

Before you can adopt a child, you must be certified by the court as a qualified adoptive parent, a process that normally takes up to three months. Once you have been certified, you can begin a national advertising campaign to find a prospective birth parent.

When there is verification of birth parent interest in putting a child up for adoption, I will review the social and medical records of both birth parents and request that all prenatal medical records be released to my office and to your doctor. Though risk is always involved in an adoption proceeding, I will help you manage the risk through a high level of personal involvement and attention to detail. As we work through the process, I will watch for telltale signs from prospective birth parents, including requests for money or other gifts.

In a domestic private adoption, the likelihood is high that the birth mother will reside outside the state of New York. Every state has its own unique adoption laws. With my experience, I know where to look and how to determine what needs to be done to comply with state-specific laws.

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 a free initial consultation 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.