Adoptive parents in Arizona have several types of adoption to choose from. First of all, adoptive parents must decide between domestic and international adoptions. Both domestic and international adoptions have strict requirements that prospective adoptive parents must follow. Although parents sometimes find that international adoptions provide a greater availability of children for adoption, they also carry a complex set of issues. Prospective international adoptive parents must abide by the laws of the child’s native country in addition to U.S. laws.
Domestic adoptions are available through agencies or directly from birth parents. In a domestic adoption, both agencies and birth parents generally impose additional requirements that adoptive parents must first meet before adopting a child. Therefore, individuals in Arizona considering international adoption or domestic adoption should work with legal counsel to terminate the birth parent’s parental rights and meet other formalities.
Are you a prospective adoptive parent in Arizona? If so, JacksonWhite’s Arizona international domestic adoption attorney can assist you with the process and help you understand the requirements to successfully bring a new family member into your family.
Call (480) 779-7972 to schedule your family law adoption consultation with our AZ adoption attorney.