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Adoption Lawyer in Rogers, Arkansas
For families in Northwest Arkansas planning a stepparent or single-parent adoption.
Who this is for
Kirby Nix handles stepparent adoptions and single-parent adoptions, whether everyone agrees or someone objects.
Every consultation can be in English or Spanish.
Stepparent and single-parent adoptions
We handle stepparent adoptions, where a stepparent adopts their spouse's child, and single-parent adoptions, where one person adopts a child on their own.
Uncontested adoption
An adoption is uncontested when no one opposes it, for example when the child's other parent agrees to the adoption and to giving up their parental rights.
The process depends on the child's circumstances, whether a parent's consent or notice is required, and whether anyone contests the adoption.
Contested adoption
An adoption is contested when someone opposes it, like a parent who doesn't agree to it. We handle contested adoptions too.
When a case is contested, it's hard to predict how long it will take. It depends on the facts of the case and on how the other side responds.
How long does an adoption take?
It depends on the case: the child's circumstances, whether a parent's consent or notice is required, whether anyone contests the adoption, whether a hearing is needed, and the court's schedule. When a case is contested, it's hard to predict how long it will take.
What if the other parent won't agree?
Then the adoption may be contested, and we handle contested adoptions too. Whether it can go forward depends on the child's circumstances and whether that parent's consent is required.
What if the other parent isn't in the picture?
The adoption may still be possible. Even a parent who isn't involved may need to be given notice, or to consent, depending on the child's circumstances, so we look at that in your case.
Do you handle guardianships?
Yes, guardianships of children and of adults. See guardianship.
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How custody is decided, visitation, changing an order, paternity, and grandparent visitation.
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