Conroe Adoption Lawyer

Compassionate Adoption Attorney for Families & Birth Mothers

For prospective adoptive parents in Texas, nothing is as stressful, emotionally challenging, and demanding as going through the legal process of adoption. Many steps are involved from the initial decision to all the subsequent phases of background checks, home studies, post-placement visits, and more until finalization by a judge bringing the relief and happiness you deserve. For women facing unplanned pregnancies, the decision to put a child up for adoption can be heartbreaking and difficult. However, in the end, it may be the right decision for the benefit of your child and his or her future, making it an act of incomparable love.

At Erica Jackson Law, we understand both sides of the adoption issue. We work every day with Texas individuals and couples seeking to create or expand their families and with mothers seeking to ensure that their child is properly and lovingly adopted. Adoption laws can be complicated, whether you are seeking to adopt through the foster care system, privately, through a public agency, within Texas, from outside of Texas, or even internationally. Our Conroe adoption lawyer is here to help you navigate the process, overcome obstacles, and ease the journey. 

Get dedicated legal support from our Conroe adoption attorney. Contact Erica Jackson Law at (936) 226-0171 or via email to discuss your needs in a confidential consultation.

Understanding Adoption in Texas

The adoption process differs from state to state and requirements will vary depending on the type of adoption you seek. 

Types of Adoption in Texas

There are many types of adoption in the state of Texas to suite the specific needs of each family and child. Our firm is highly experienced and capable in representing you through any type of adoption.

Different types of adoption in TX may include:

• A private adoption arranged with the birth mother
• Through a public adoption agency
• Through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DPS)
• As a stepparent adopting your spouse’s child
• As a family relative (aunt, uncle, grandparent, sibling, etc.) of a child or an adult
• Through an international adoption agency

What Are the Requirements for Adoption in Texas?

Because the Texas family courts are concerned with the best interest of the child, there are requirements to be met before becoming approved for the adoption process. Our adoption lawyer can help you understand what the requirements are and aid you through the process.

The requirements to adopt generally include the following:

• Financial stability, maturity, and sense of responsibility that allows you to provide a stable home 
• A completed adoption application that provides all relevant information about your background and lifestyle
• References from others attesting to your character and ability to care for a child
• Proof of marriage or divorce where applicable
• Home study by a social worker or other professional hired to review the environment
• Criminal background checks for all adults who will be living in the home
• Post-placement visits to ensure that the new family is interacting well together
• Finalization in court by the judge

Can You Adopt in Texas if You Are Not Married?

Both married and single individuals may adopt in Texas. The DPS requires potential adoptive parents to be aged 21 or older. Adoptions may be open or closed. Open adoptions allow contact or interaction between the adoptive and birth parents. Closed adoptions do not. 

Call Us for Support Throughout Your Adoption Journey in Conroe

Whether you are a single individual, a married couple, a pregnant woman wishing to provide adoption for your child, a stepparent, or a relative of a child needing a stable home, Erica Jackson Law can help. Let us answer your questions, help you get started, and assist you at each phase of the process to reach a successful conclusion. Our Conroe adoption attorney looks forward to helping you realize your dreams and goals in creating new families.