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The Chicagoland and Skokie adoption lawyer at the Law Offices of Schneider & Stone handle matters involving adoption records, contact between biological and adoptive families and the entire adoption process. While adoption is a life-changing experience, it doesn’t always go smoothly. There are often legal issues that require resolution.
Adoption in Illinois
Modern adoptions tend to fall into two categories – Open and Closed. Open adoptions permit personal information to be shared between biological and adoptive parents. Open adoptions are less common than closed adoptions, in which all information is sealed to protect the privacy of the parties involved, although some information that cannot be used for identification purposes, like medical history, may be shared.
Common Adoption Issues in Illinois
Some of the common legal issues in adoption cases in Illinois include:
- Access to records
- Consent
- Determining who is allowed to adopt and who may be adopted
- Paternity
The laws in Illinois are specific about who can gain access to adoption records, who must give consent (which can overlap with paternity laws), who is allowed to adopt and who may be adopted. There are also laws regulating the payment of adoption expenses, as well as advertisements for adoptive placements. The Skokie adoption attorneys at the Law Offices of Schneider & Stone are knowledgeable with the adoption, divorce and child custody laws in Illinois and are ready to help make the process as seamless as possible. Contact a qualified Chicagoland and Skokie family attorney at 847.933.0300 or by email today to discuss your case.
