Guidance for Stepparent, Grandparent and Relative Adoptions
Relative adoptions include adoptions of stepchildren, grandchildren and other relatives. They usually involve children who already have a warm, loving bond with the adopting stepparent or relative(s). The adoption gives formal legal status to the emotional bond that already exists. It also provides the child with a secure, permanent home and certain legal protections and financial benefits. In most cases, the federal government will reimburse the total cost of the adoption through the adoption income tax credit.
Having more than 60 years of combined adoption experience, our attorneys at the Adoption Center have devoted their careers to handling adoption cases. With offices across Northwest Florida, we work diligently to provide the advice and services you need throughout the adoption process.
As highly experienced, Christian adoption professionals, totally dedicated to adoptions, we realize that adoption is a unique process with significant spiritual, legal, emotional, and practical ramifications. We offer personal, insightful, compassionate and experienced professional service.
Robison "Rob" Harrell, our founding attorney, is an adoptive father. With 25 years of adoption experience, he is a member of the prestigious American Academy of Adoption Attorneys; is the current president, and a director, of the Florida Adoption Council; and is the current president of the Florida Association of Adoption Lawyers.
Alice Murray, with 23 years of experience as an adoption attorney, is also an officer and director of the Florida Adoption Council.
Sallie Norris is our third attorney. She also has a degree in social work and more than12 years of adoption experience.
We work diligently to finalize your adoption as quickly, smoothly, and efficiently as possible. We love making adoption miracles happen.
Contact our office online or call 850-200-0023 or toll free 866-585-8977 to arrange a free consultation concerning your stepparent, grandparent, or other relative adoption needs today.
