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Your Partner in Creating a Loving Family Through Adoption
Adoption is a life-changing journey, filled with hope and the promise of a new family structure. At Lishman Law, we’re passionate about helping individuals and couples move through the adoption process with compassion and unwavering support.
We understand the emotional dynamics involved and are committed to providing the guidance you need to create the family you've always dreamed of.
Types of Adoption Our Firm Handles
The attorneys at Lishman Law offer comprehensive legal services for various types of adoption, extending personalized advocacy based on your unique circumstances.
Private Adoption
Private adoptions offer a direct path to parenthood, connecting adoptive parents with birth parents seeking a loving home for their child. Lishman Law provides trustworthy legal guidance in private adoptions, ensuring that the birth parents are respected, all necessary consents are obtained, and all legal requirements are meticulously met.
Agency Adoption
Agency adoptions involve partnering with a licensed adoption agency to find and place a child with adoptive parents. We provide reliable representation and support to promote a smooth and ethical adoption process, from initial application to finalization.
Step-Parent Adoption
Step-parent adoptions create a legally recognized parent-child relationship, strengthening family bonds, and providing legal security. Lishman Law can streamline the procedures required for step-parent adoption, managing all legal paperwork and court appearances to ensure a seamless transition for your family.
Relative Adoption
Relative adoptions offer a familiar and loving environment for children, placing them with family members like grandparents, aunts, or uncles. Our lawyers can assist with satisfying the specific legal requirements of relative adoptions, focusing on the child's well-being and best interests throughout the process.
Who Can Adopt a Child in Texas?
Texas law outlines specific eligibility criteria for prospective adoptive parents. Generally, adoptive parents must be at least 21 years old, demonstrate financial stability, and possess good moral character. A thorough background check and a comprehensive home study are also required to assess their suitability.
Lishman Law can analyze whether you meet these requirements and help you take the necessary steps to become an eligible adoptive parent.
Contact Lishman Law today for one-on-one guidance.
Schedule a free consultation with Lishman Law, PLLC.
The San Antonio Adoption Process: A Step-by-Step Guide
The adoption process can feel overwhelming. When you work with Lishman Law, however, you'll get a clear roadmap and unwavering support.
We’ll begin with a case evaluation to understand your goals, assess your eligibility, and provide a general overview of the legal process for adoption, addressing all of your questions and concerns.
The home study is a pivotal step in the adoption process, involving a thorough assessment of the prospective adoptive parent’s home environment, lifestyle, and general suitability. Our knowledgeable family law attorneys can help you prepare for this review, offering valuable insight into the particulars and connecting you with reputable home study providers.
The ultimate step in the adoption journey is obtaining a final decree of adoption from the court, legally recognizing you as the child's parent. Our attorneys will walk you through the necessary legal proceedings, which will end with the solidification of your forever family.
What Our Clients Say
Our Team
Sarah Anne Lishman was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, where she graduated with honors from Communications Arts High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Eastern New Mexico University in 2005, majoring in History and minoring in English. After obtaining her undergraduate degree, she returned to San Antonio and attended St. Mary’s University School of Law.
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Why Choose Lishman Law to Help You Realize Your Adoption Dreams?
We understand that adoption is more than just a legal process; it's a deeply personal and emotional journey. We offer:
Compassionate, Personalized Advocacy
We treat every client with empathy and respect, taking the time to understand your unique circumstances and adoption goals.
Experienced Legal Representation
We have a proven track record of successfully helping families with adoptions in San Antonio and nearby areas.
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Transparent Communication
We’ll keep you informed at every step, explaining complex legal concepts in plain language and answering your questions promptly.
By selecting Lishman Law to handle your adoption case, you can lay the legal groundwork required to welcome your adopted child home and establish a new family unit.
Areas We Serve
Lishman Law proudly provides child adoption legal services to clients throughout San Antonio and the surrounding communities in Texas. We’re committed to serving the diverse needs of families and individuals across a wide geographic region.
- Bexar County
- San Antonio
- Leon Valley
- Universal City
- Live Oak
- Converse
- Guadalupe County
- Seguin
- New Braunfels
- Cibolo
- Staples
- Schertz
- Kendall County
- Boerne
- Kendalia
- Fair Oaks Ranch
- Bergheim
- Comfort
- Atascosa County
- Pleasanton
- Poteet
- Jourdanton
- Lytle
- Charlotte
- Bandera County
- Medina County
- Hondo
- Natalia
- Devine
- LaCoste
- Castroville
- Wilson County
- Floresville
- Sutherland Springs
- La Vernia
- Poth
- Stockdale
- Kerr County
- Kerrville
- Center Point
- Ingram
- Mountain Home
- Hunt
- Gillespie County
- Fredericksburg
- Luckenbach
- Harper
- Doss
- Stonewall
- Comal County
FAQ
A home study is a comprehensive assessment of your suitability to become an adoptive parent. It typically involves a review of the prospective parents’ financial records, background checks, interviews with all members of the household, and a visit to the applicant’s home.
This process is intended to ensure that you can provide a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for a child. It's an opportunity for the agency or social worker to get to know you and help you prepare for the challenges and rewards of adoption. Lishman Law can connect you with qualified home study providers and help you understand what to expect.
In an open adoption, the birth parents and adoptive parents have ongoing contact and communication. In a closed adoption, the records are sealed, and there’s no contact between the birth parents and adoptive parents.
The best choice for you depends on your individual situation and preferences. Our lawyers can explain the pros and cons of each option and help you make an informed decision.
In Texas, birth parents have a limited time to revoke their consent to an adoption. The specific timeframe and requirements for revoking consent vary depending on the circumstances of the adoption. Your lawyer can advise you of your legal rights and options if a birth parent attempts to withdraw their consent after placement.
There are several financial assistance programs available to encourage adoption, including federal tax credits, state adoption subsidies, and grants from private organizations. These and other resources may allow you to follow through on your dream of adopting if you’re concerned about the associated costs.
The length of the adoption process comes down to several factors, including the type of adoption and the efficiency of the agency or court system overseeing the case. Some adoptions can be finalized in a matter of months, while others can take a year or more.
At Lishman Law, we work diligently to move cases forward as quickly as possible while ensuring that all legal requirements are met.
Ready to Experience the Joy of Adoption?
The path to adoption is long and has many steps. Fortunately, you don’t have to walk it alone. Lishman Law can provide personalized guidance and support to help you form the family you’ve always wanted. Contact us today to schedule a free case evaluation to discuss your adoption goals.