Marisa McClellan, Esq., (717) 221-7961, mmcclellan@tuckerlaw.com

What does a family mean to you? When is it time to start a family? And what will your family be? The experiences you have in establishing your family will be completely unique. And how you create your family will be exclusive to you.

Many people realize that adoption is a path they want to pursue in creating or growing their family. But how do you start that journey, and what do you expect? A great option for many is to pursue becoming foster parents with the intention to adopt. It is an amazing way to help a child in need obtain a permanent family, and in Pennsylvania, there are many children looking for a forever home.

The process of foster care and adoption is complex and lengthy. It has many twists and turns, and it is not always easy to be prepared for the amount of time the process may take. Fostering and adoption have always had court involvement, with many legal proceedings to participate in. In the past several years, legal issues surrounding foster care and adoption have increased, and foster families regularly find themselves obtaining legal representation to ensure their legal rights are not overlooked.

There are also other types of adoptions that may be best for you when creating your family. Embryonic adoptions may be the ideal type of adoption for your circumstances. But embryonic adoptions are not a simple process and do have expenses associated with them. There can also be complex legal scenarios that families encounter, and they must make very challenging decisions. Of recent years, there has been an increasing number of court cases making navigating this area of adoption also more legally intensive.

If you are thinking about adoption, it is truly a wonderful way to create or grow your family. It is an amazing experience and can be one of the most incredible decisions you make for your family. Having experienced legal counsel to answer your questions and represent you in court proceedings assures you can focus on what is most important, your family. To ensure your family is protected in this process, reach out to Marisa McClellan at Tucker Arensberg at 717-221-7961 or mmcclellan@tuckerlaw.com.