ADOPTION:

Growing your family through the process of adoption is an immensely gratifying experience, however it can be complex and challenging. There are many legal considerations in the various types and methods of adoption. Whether you have questions about a step-parent adoption, agency adoption, direct placement adoption, relative adoption, interstate adoption, disrupted adoption, or adult adoption, we are here to help. David Gapen has significant experience working in all facets of domestic adoption including litigating contested adoption cases against county child welfare agencies. Whether you are seeking to adopt or you are a birth parent of a child, it is important to thoroughly understand how the process works so you can feel confident you are making the best decisions.