Foster Care Adoption Attorneys in Washington, D.C.
Learn how to navigate the legal path from foster care to adoption in D.C. with expert guidance on subsidies, TPR, and court finalization.
At Foster + Bloom, we understand the emotional weight of this process and the uncertainty that comes with it. You shouldn’t have to navigate the legal complexities of family-building alone.
Whether you are seeking an adoption attorney to finalize a domestic placement or to draft a collaborative reproduction agreement, we offer more than just representation. We offer a partnership built on specialized experience and understanding of family-building.
Meet Your District of Columbia Attorneys
Catelyn Slattery,
Founding Member
Why I Practice in Family Law: "I believe every client deserves a compassionate and trustworthy advocate to guide them through the legal challenges that affect what matters most: their family."
LeAnn Hoffman,
Associate Attorney
Why I Practice in Family Law: "I consider it a privilege to guide parents as they grow through love, hope and commitment around permanency for children."
Our Family Building Legal Services in Washington, D.C.
The District of Columbia has some of the most progressive and supportive laws in the country for family formation, but they require a deep understanding of local court procedures and statutory requirements. Our legal services in Washington, D.C. include:
- Adoption: We provide comprehensive support for every stage of your adoption petition. Our team ensures that all specific District of Columbia requirements are met for a secure finalization and a permanent legal bond.
- Surrogacy: Our attorneys offer expert drafting and review of surrogacy contracts. We also focus on the establishment of parental rights under the D.C. Collaborative Reproduction Amendment Act to ensure both intended parents and surrogates are protected.
- Stepparent + Second Parent Adoption: We help you protect the legal bond in your blended or LGBTQ+ family through streamlined adoption processes. Our team navigates the necessary consents and court filings so your child has the legal security they deserve.
- Foster Care Adoption: We assist families in transitioning from foster care to a permanent legal home. Our attorneys manage the court petitions and specific requirements needed to finalize your child’s adoption within the District.
- Domestic Infant Adoption: Our team guides adoptive parents through every step of domestic infant adoption. We navigate agency coordination, birth parent consent, and all legal documentation to ensure a smooth transition and compliance with D.C. law.
- Trusts and Wills: We provide specialized estate planning designed to reflect your unique family structure. Our attorneys help you create wills and trusts that protect your children’s future and secure your family’s legacy for generations to come.
- International Surrogacy: Navigating international surrogacy requires a deep understanding of the intersection between international law and immigration. We help families building across borders navigate complex multi-jurisdiction contracts and parental recognition.
- ART Law + Gamete Donation Agreements: We draft comprehensive legal agreements for egg, sperm, or embryo donation. These contracts clarify the rights and intentions of all parties involved to ensure that your assisted reproduction journey is ethically and legally sound.
- Adult Adoption: Formalizing a lifelong bond between adults provides essential emotional closure and legal inheritance rights. We guide you through the petition and hearing process in the District to ensure your relationship is officially recognized by the law.
Who We Can Help in Washington, D.C.
Our Washington, D.C. surrogacy and adoption attorneys are dedicated to serving the diverse residents of the District, including:
- Stepparents and Second Parents: If you are seeking to legally formalize bonds of love that already exist, we would be honored to help.
- Prospective Adoptive Parents: Families navigating domestic infant placement, international processes, or the foster care system.
- Intended Parents: Individuals seeking a secure path through surrogacy, egg or sperm donation, and assisted reproduction.
- Gestational Surrogates: Women looking for dedicated advocacy to ensure their rights and health are protected throughout the journey.
- LGBTQ+ Couples: Parents seeking to secure their rights through second-parent adoption, parentage orders, or donor agreements.
- Birth Parents: Individuals who need a partner to ensure their wishes are honored and their legal rights are protected during the adoption process.
- Relative Caregivers: Family members looking to formalize their role and provide a permanent legal home for a child.
- Adult Adoptions: People wishing to formalize a lifelong bond and secure inheritance rights through adult adoption.
What Makes Foster + Bloom Services Different?
Securing your child’s legal standing should never be an afterthought. We dedicate our entire practice to the specific laws that govern family formation, providing the specialized focus your unique journey requires.
Our team works to ground your family’s future in a stable legal foundation. We protect your path from the start so you can focus on the joy of parenthood. Here is what sets Foster + Bloom apart:
- Clarity in Complexity: We turn overwhelming District of Columbia laws and court processes into clear, manageable steps.
- Expertise with Heart: We understand the emotional weight of your journey. We offer sensitivity alongside specialized legal knowledge, acknowledging the stress that comes with these high-stakes moments.
- Modern Family Champions: Every family is unique, and every path deserves protection. We celebrate diverse family structures and ensure your story is honored and protected throughout the District.
Hear From Our Clients
"There was absolutely no question in our minds who we wanted to help us complete this adoption."
"Definitely the best choice of adoption needs!"
"In our first meeting I knew that our growing family was in good hands."
Let’s Work Together
Your journey toward parenthood deserves to be filled with anticipation rather than anxiety over regulatory hurdles. While the technical side of the law is just one chapter of your story, it provides security for your family. Foster + Bloom stands as a dedicated partner for residents in the District, championing every modern path to family formation.
Whether you are establishing parentage through a D.C. surrogacy arrangement or finalizing a local adoption, we navigate the obstacles so your focus remains on your home. Our team remains by your side from the very first strategy session through the finalization of your parental rights.
Our Washington, D.C. adoption and surrogacy attorneys are ready to provide the guidance you deserve.
District of Columbia Resources
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