Adoption and surrogacy bring together deeply personal choices and detailed legal requirements. At Story Law, an adoption lawyer can help you understand Washington family law, complete the required filings, and prepare for court so you can focus on welcoming your child.
Adoption can involve agencies, the courts, and multiple professionals. Whether you are pursuing domestic, international, stepparent, or foster-care adoption, Story Law provides clear legal steps and realistic timelines so you know what to expect at each stage.
We explain the legal criteria for your type of adoption, including consents, background checks, and court approval, so your petition is built on solid legal ground.
Our team prepares and reviews the petitions, consents, and supporting documents needed, and files them with the appropriate court, reducing errors and delays that can slow your case.
Surrogacy involves careful planning for everyone involved: the intended parents, the surrogate, and the child. Story Law provides surrogacy lawyer services to draft and review agreements and to seek court orders that confirm legal parentage.
We prepare clear surrogacy agreements that outline financial terms, responsibilities, and expectations, and that reflect the roles of each party under Washington law.
We seek appropriate court orders and handle required filings so that the intended parents are recognized as the child’s legal parents as early and as securely as the law allows.
Prospective parents often have detailed questions about how adoption and surrogacy work in practice. We provide clear answers and step-by-step legal guidance.
We structure your agreement to meet Washington’s legal standards, address key issues such as medical decision-making and expenses, and align the contract with the court process that will confirm parentage.
We review your foster-care history, confirm which consents and reports the court will require, prepare the adoption petition, and represent you at the hearing so the legal process is handled correctly from the start.
Story Law is more than a legal firm; we’re your partners in the journey to family expansion. Our commitment is to make adoption and surrogacy experiences as fulfilling and stress-free as possible:
Every adoption and surrogacy matter is different. We tailor our legal approach to your circumstances—whether you are working with an agency, completing a relative or stepparent adoption, or finalizing a surrogacy arrangement.
These cases are deeply personal. We combine detailed legal work with steady communication, so you know what is happening with your case and what comes next.
If you are considering adoption or surrogacy, early legal advice can prevent problems later. A consultation with Story Law gives you a clear understanding of the process, the paperwork, and the court steps ahead. Use the form below or call our Bellevue office to speak with an adoption or surrogacy lawyer about your next steps.
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