Adoption

If you are adopting a child, we will work with you to ensure that your family’s needs are met. Our Indiana adoption attorney knows the specific laws that pertain to adopting a child in Indiana. We have experience with:

• Private placement adoptions
• Adoption agency placement adoptions
• Step-parent adoptions
• Grandparent adoptions

We have the knowledge and experience to assist you in the adoption process, from initial placement to final decree of adoption, and everything in between. We will be here to help every step of the way.

Guardianship

The court appoints a guardian to manage the personal and financial matters of a person who is unable to manage on his own, either temporarily or permanently. Anyone can petition the court to be appointed as a guardian, but normally a relative or a facility representative is appointed.

Do you have a close friend or family member who is in need of a legal guardian? We have the knowledge and experience you need to help you become a legal guardian for a minor or a person who is incapacitated. Being a legal guardian comes with a lot of responsibilities including:

• Making sure the individual has proper medical care
• Taking care of his or her financial needs
• Enrolling a child in school
• Filing the inventory and accountings
• Making sure that a care-giver is available, if needed
• Filing the individual’s taxes

If you are seeking the guardianship of an adult or a minor, we can help you meet your goals in a timely manner.