Pittsburgh Adoption Lawyers

At Taybron Law Firm, LLC, we understand the complexities involved in adoption and provide full-service support legal support to families throughout Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Our team of experienced adoption attorneys is committed to advocating for our clients’ interests and helping them navigate the difficult legal matters associated with adoption with as much ease as possible. We are proud to be a leading firm in the region for providing quality legal representation tailored to each family’s individual needs. 

Our attorneys have decades of experience handling a wide range of adoptions, including: 

• Domestic infant adoptions 
• International adoptions
• Stepparent adoptions
• Grandparent adoptions
• Foster to adopt
• Agency adoptions
• Private or independent adoptions
• Adult adoptions
• Pre-Birth Orders
• Surrogacy Contracts
• Sperm Donor Agreements 

No matter your specific situation, we can assist you with understanding your legal rights and responsibilities as an adoptive parent. At Taybron Law Firm, LLC, we are committed to providing compassionate and effective legal services throughout the adoption process so that you can focus on building strong bonds with your new family member. Our attorneys are here to support you every step of the way – contact us today to learn more about how we can help. 

Open vs. Closed Adoption in Pennsylvania

In an open adoption, adoptive parents and birth parents have some contact before, during, and after the adoption. This may include exchanging identifying information, such as names, addresses, and phone numbers; exchanging photographs or letters; and/or having face-to-face visits or calls. Whereas in a closed adoption there is no contact between the adoptive family and the birth family at all. 

In Pennsylvania, open adoptions are increasingly the norm as birth parents, adoptive parents, and the courts favor them for their positive outcomes for everyone involved in the adoption process – including the child. Open adoptions offer many benefits to both birth and adoptive families that closed adoptions do not provide. For instance, open adoptions can reduce feelings of guilt or loss often experienced by birth parents who choose to give their child up for adoption and allow them to maintain some level of connection with their child throughout their life. Open adoptions also help ensure that adoptive children understand why they were adopted and gain insight into their biological family’s medical history or cultural customs. 

Although entirely closed adoptions are increasingly rare, open adoptions exist on a spectrum. In most cases, it is up to the birth parent and the adoptive parents to create an arrangement that works for all parties involved. The adoption attorneys at Taybron Law Firm, LLC, are here to help guide you through this decision-making process so that you can make an informed choice about what degree of openness makes sense for your family. 

Here are some key factors to keep in mind: 

• Do you want access to medical history information? 
• Are you comfortable sharing identifying information with your child’s birth parents? 
• Would face-to-face visits with your child’s birth family be beneficial? 
• How much contact would you like between your family and your child’s biological relatives? 

No matter what type of adoption is right for you, our experienced adoption attorneys are here to provide knowledgeable legal counsel throughout your journey to parenthood. For over 30 years, Taybron Law Firm, LLC has been helping families in Pittsburgh pursue their dream of growing a family through adoption. 

The Benefits of Adoption

Adoption is a wonderful way to expand your family, and it offers numerous benefits for both the adoptive parents and the child. Here are just a few reasons why adoption may be the right choice for you:

• Provide a loving home: Adoption gives children the opportunity to grow up in a safe, stable, and caring environment.
• Build a family: Adoption allows individuals and couples to fulfill their dreams of becoming parents and growing their families.
• Make a difference: By adopting, you are making a positive impact on a child's life and the world.
• Learn and grow: Adoption can be a transformative experience that teaches parents and children alike about love, resilience, and the importance of family.

At Taybron Law Firm, LLC, we understand the unique joys and challenges of the adoption process. Our Pittsburgh adoption lawyers are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the legal and emotional complexities of adoption and achieve their family goals. Contact us today to learn more about our adoption services and how we can assist you in making your adoption dreams a reality.