Indiana Adoption News
Is an Adoption Necessary if you are on the Birth Certificate in a Same-Sex Relationship?
Indiana Adoption Lawyer News In light of same-sex marriage being recognized and the non-biological parent being placed on the child’s birth certificate, many wonder if it is necessary for the non-biological parent (i.e., second parent) to adopt his or her spouse’s...
Do You Need a Lawyer for a Step-Parent Adoption in Indiana?
Indiana Adoption Lawyer News It is often asked whether or not a hopeful adopting step-parent needs a lawyer to adopt his or her minor child in Indiana. Often times stepparents will go online hoping to receive free forms and/or visit the local clerk’s office looking...
Nathan Leach Nominated as a “Super Lawyer” for 2022
Indiana Adoption Lawyer News Herrin & Leach, LLC, would like to congratulate Nate on being selected to the 2022 Indiana Super Lawyers list! Nate works hard for his adoption and surrogacy clients and this prestigious honor is reserved for the top 5% of all...
how to get an adoption Subsidy in Indiana
Indiana Adoption Lawyer News Typically, adoption subsidies are available in Indiana if the child is determined to be “special needs” and the child would not likely be adopted without the adoption assistance being offered. Most often in Indiana, the subsidy is...
Notification of Adoption in Indiana
Indiana Adoption Lawyer News Indiana’s Adoption Notification Requirements: Who Must be Notified of my Adoption Case? Indiana has long had very specific and important laws when it comes to who must be notified that a child is the subject of an adoption...
Grandparent Adoption
Indiana Adoption Lawyer News Grandparent Adoption in the US & Indiana It is estimated that more than 13 million children across the United States are being raised by either their paternal or maternal grandparents. In Indiana, more than 68,000 households include a...
National Adoption Month 2021
Indiana Adoption Lawyer News National Adoption Month 2021 It’s National Adoption Month! The initial idea for a recognized adoption awareness week came from Massachusetts governor Michael Dukakis in 1976, when he declared that his state would promote the need for...
Step-Parent Adoption In Indiana
Indiana Adoption Lawyer News Step-Parent Adoption in Indiana: Adoption without Consent of Parent We handle a lot of stepparent adoptions in Indiana. One of the most common questions we receive is whether or not a stepparent can adopt his or her stepchild without the...
Sperm & Egg Donation….Do You Need an Attorney?
Indiana Adoption Lawyer News Do You Need to Hire an Attorney to Draft Your Sperm or Egg Donation Contract in Indiana: Yes! If you are going to donate your sperm or eggs, you need an Indiana lawyer that specializes in drafting sperm donation and egg donation...
Step-Parent Adoption in Indiana: The Basics
Indiana Adoption Lawyer News Step-Parent Adoption in Indiana: The Basics There are many reasons why a step-parent may want to adopt their stepchild. Perhaps the child’s non-custodial biological parent has never been a significant part of the child’s life and/or...
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We work diligently to ensure a successful adoption. When done correctly, adoption offers expectant mothers, prospective parents and the child all the chance for a bright future. When you come to our office, we will take the time to answer all of your questions, explain the process and clear up any aspect of the adoption process that might be confusing.