Adoption Attorneys in Keller for Texas Families

Adoption creates the legal foundation that protects your family for years to come. Whether you are adopting through foster care, welcoming a newborn, formalizing a stepparent relationship, or pursuing a kinship adoption, every path requires careful attention to Texas law.

At Foster + Bloom, family-building is our sole focus. Our adoption attorneys in Keller guide families through each step of the adoption process, providing experienced legal counsel, clear direction, and steadfast support as they move toward a secure and permanent future together.

Our team is proud to support families of all structures and backgrounds through a comprehensive range of adoption and family formation services, including:

Foster Care Adoption: Transitioning a child from temporary foster placement to a permanent, legally secure home.
Stepparent Adoption: Formalizing the parenting role of a stepparent who is already deeply involved in a child’s daily life.
Relative & Kinship Adoption: Securing long-term legal stability when grandparents, aunts, uncles, or other family members step in to raise a child.
Domestic Infant Adoption: Guiding adoptive parents and birth parents through agency-assisted or independent infant placements.
Second-Parent Adoption: Ensuring equal legal protections for LGBTQ+ and unmarried parents who are building their families together.
Adult Adoption: Formalizing longstanding familial bonds and protecting inheritance rights for individuals over the age of 18.
International Adoption Finalization: Navigating the state-level re-adoption process to secure a Texas birth certificate and full recognition of foreign adoption decrees.

Meet Your Texas Attorneys

Eric Freeby,
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Why I Practice in Family Law: "There is nothing more rewarding than helping people build the families they have always dreamed of. By focusing the vast majority of my practice on adoption, alongside select work in assisted reproduction, I have the unique privilege of guiding parents through complex legal journeys. Ultimately, my goal is to help children find loving, permanent homes and provide the secure legal foundation that allows families to thrive."

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Alyssa Jacobs,
Member

Why I Practice in Family Law: "Every child deserves a safe and loving home. It is an absolute privilege to help clients navigate the extreme highs and lows of their unique family building journeys."

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Foster Care Adoption Attorneys in Keller

Welcoming a child through foster care is a commitment to providing stability, security, and a permanent home. For many families, adoption becomes the next step in a relationship already built through care and connection. Before that adoption can be finalized, however, several legal requirements must be met.

One of the most significant steps is the termination of parental rights (TPR). Once a child’s biological parents’ rights have been legally terminated, the child may become eligible for adoption under Texas law. Our foster care adoption attorneys in Keller are here to guide you through this transition. We assist families with:

Reviewing DFPS documentation and placement agreements.
Ensuring compliance with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) if the child was placed from outside of Texas.
Filing the petition for adoption once the required placement period (typically six months) has been met.
Representing your family at the finalization hearing in Tarrant County, where the judge signs the final adoption decree, making your child a permanent, legal member of your family.

We recognize the emotional complexities that can arise during this process. Our goal is to provide a stabilizing presence, keeping you informed and supported as you move from foster care to forever.

Domestic Infant Adoption Legal Services in Keller

Welcoming an infant into your home is an exciting milestone, but domestic infant adoption involves legal and procedural requirements. Our domestic infant adoption attorneys in Keller guide families through every stage of the process, helping create a strong legal foundation for their growing family.

Infant adoptions often require careful coordination across several legal and procedural areas, including:

Birth Parent Consents: Texas law requires specific procedures for the voluntary relinquishment of parental rights. For example, a birth mother cannot sign a relinquishment affidavit until at least 48 hours after the child’s birth, and strict compliance with these requirements is essential to a legally valid adoption.
Interstate Placements (ICPC): If the adoptive family resides in Keller, but the child is born in another state, the family must receive clearance from both states’ ICPC offices before bringing the baby home to Texas.
Court Requirements: Texas requires a post-placement home study update and a series of supervisory visits before an adoption can be finalized.
Coordinating with Agencies: We collaborate closely with placement agencies to verify that all administrative and legal conditions are met.

Relative Adoption and Kinship Adoption in Texas

Many children are raised by grandparents, aunts, or other relatives who step in to provide consistency, support, and a sense of belonging during a difficult time. While kinship care often begins as an informal arrangement, adoption can provide the long-term legal stability needed to protect both the child and the family caring for them.

Relative adoption establishes a permanent legal parent-child relationship and can provide protections related to healthcare, education, and inheritance. Before an adoption can be finalized, the parental rights of the child’s biological parents must be terminated, either voluntarily or through a court proceeding when permitted under Texas law.

Our relative adoption attorneys in Keller guide families through these sensitive matters with compassion and care. We understand the unique dynamics that often accompany kinship adoptions and work to create a secure legal foundation for the child while protecting the family relationships that matter most.

Stepparent Adoption Attorneys in Keller

Many stepparents take on the responsibilities of parenting long before a legal relationship is established. If you are raising and caring for a child as your own, stepparent adoption can create the legal recognition and security that reflects the reality of your family.

In Texas, a stepparent adoption typically requires the termination of the other biological parent’s rights. This can occur in one of two ways:

Consent: The other biological parent voluntarily signs a relinquishment of parental rights, agreeing to the adoption.
Involuntary Termination: If the other biological parent has abandoned the child, failed to provide support, or is deemed unfit, we can petition the court to terminate their parental rights.

Once parental rights have been terminated, the court may approve the stepparent adoption. Our stepparent adoption attorneys in Keller guide families through each step of the process, from required evaluations and court filings to the final adoption hearing.

Second-Parent Adoption for LGBTQ+ and Unmarried Parents

Every family deserves the security that comes with clearly established parental rights. For LGBTQ+ couples and unmarried parents, a second-parent adoption can provide an additional layer of legal protection by creating a permanent, legally recognized parent-child relationship.

A second-parent adoption may be particularly important because:

A birth certificate is not the same as a court order. A birth certificate is an administrative record, while an adoption decree or parentage order is a judicial judgment.
Court orders receive broader legal recognition. Under the U.S. Constitution, judicial judgments are generally entitled to recognition across state lines, helping protect parental rights if your family travels or relocates.
Families created through assisted reproduction may benefit from additional protections. Second-parent adoptions and parentage orders can help clarify parental rights and reduce future uncertainty.
Both parents gain clear legal authority. This can include the ability to make medical, educational, and other important decisions on behalf of their child.

Our team regularly assists families with LGBTQ+ second-parent adoptions, parentage matters, and assisted reproduction agreements. We work closely with parents to help secure and protect the legal foundation of their family.

Adult Adoption Attorneys in Keller

Adoption is not limited to children. Under Texas law, one adult may legally adopt another adult, creating a permanent parent-child relationship recognized by the court. Adult adoption is often used to formalize a bond that has existed for many years. Common reasons for pursuing an adult adoption include:

Family Recognition: Formally and legally recognizing a parent-child relationship that has long existed in practice.
Inheritance Planning: Providing clear inheritance rights and helping align legal documents with longstanding family relationships.
A Streamlined Process: Adult adoptions are generally less complex than adoptions involving minor children and do not require home studies or the consent of biological parents.

Our adult adoption attorneys in Keller can help prepare the necessary filings, obtain the required consents, and guide you through the court process to formally recognize an important family relationship.

International Adoption Attorneys in Keller

For families who have completed an international adoption, returning home to Keller with your child is a moment of immense celebration. However, before the legal process is fully complete, you must address international adoption finalization in Texas.

Depending on the type of visa your child received when entering the United States, your international adoption may need to be finalized or readopted in a Texas state court:

Re-Adoption: This process involves registering your foreign adoption decree with a Texas state court. This formal step ensures your child’s adoption is recognized under Texas law, allows you to obtain a Texas-issued English birth certificate, and establishes a clear legal record of the adoption within the United States.
Citizenship Considerations: We help verify that your child’s citizenship status is properly secured under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000, assisting with obtaining a Certificate of Citizenship if necessary.

Our team is dedicated to providing clear, structured guidance to make this final step as smooth as possible, giving your family the complete legal security you deserve.

Why Families in Keller Choose Foster + Bloom

Choosing an adoption attorney is about finding a legal partner who understands both the legal process and the significance of the family you are building. At Foster + Bloom, adoption is not simply one of many practice areas. It is a core part of our commitment to helping families create secure, lasting relationships.

Families in Keller choose us because we offer:

Expertise with Heart: We combine extensive adoption experience with genuine compassion, providing thoughtful guidance through every stage of the process.
Clarity in Complexity: Adoption laws and court procedures can feel overwhelming. We break down each step into clear, manageable guidance so you can move forward with confidence.
Support for Every Adoption Journey: Whether you are pursuing foster care adoption, stepparent adoption, relative adoption, domestic infant adoption, second-parent adoption, or adult adoption, we tailor our approach to your family’s unique circumstances.
A Focus on Permanency and Protection: Our goal is to help create a secure legal foundation for your family, ensuring the relationships that matter most are fully recognized and protected under Texas law.

Talk to a Local Texas Adoption Attorney

Every family has a story, and every adoption journey begins with a hope for something lasting. Whether you are caring for a child already in your home, considering adoption for the first time, or simply looking for answers about your options, you deserve guidance from a team that understands the importance of the road ahead.

At Foster + Bloom, we believe adoption helps create the security and permanence that families need to move forward together. We are honored to guide families through these important moments, providing experienced counsel and compassionate support every step of the way.