McKelvie Law Office attorneys represent families and children in transition. Many domestic relations services are available for a flat fee and in some cases your attorney can be court appointed if you qualify.
McKelvie Law Office provides services in the area of family relations including:
Stepparent Adoptions
Guardianships
Paternity
Dissolution of Marriage
Modification
Child Custody
Child Support
Name changes for Adults and Minors
Juvenile Court Proceedings (“Child In Need of Assistance”)
What you might not know about Iowa Stepparent Adoption:
- Stepparent Adoption is the most common type of adoption in the United States
- The costly and time consuming “home-study” that is required for other types of adoptions can be waived in a stepparent adoption
- The additional step and expense of a guardian ad litem (attorney for the child) is not required in a stepparent adoption where there is consent from the noncustodial parent
- Your attorney can help you obtain consent for the stepparent adoption from the noncustodial parent
- In some cases, your attorney can request a hearing to terminate the parental rights of a noncustodial parent who does not provide consent
- The legal costs for a stepparent adoption are lower than many people think
- To get a stepparent adoption case started, your attorney simply needs your information and a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate
- Your child’s last name can be changed to the last name of his/her adoptive parent through the stepparent adoption process
In the area of Stepparent Adoption, McKelvie Law Office serves most counties in the State of Iowa and will travel throughout the state to help you complete the legal process to unite your family through adoption. Call for a free telephone consultation.
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