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LGBT Adoption Lawyer

lgbt-adoptionIf you are unfamiliar with adoption law in New Mexico, there is good news: same-sex couples are eligible to adopt. Through joint adoption and second parent adoptions, same-sex couples can now enjoy raising their children with the full protection of state laws.

Given the differences in recognition of same-sex marriages among the States, you may need to consider an adoption to protect your parental rights, even if you are married.

Our legal team assists couples in working out the legalities of their adoption so they can begin their family with peace of mind that their child’s best interests are being protected from the outset. Don’t leave LGBT adoption to anyone other than an expert.

Joint Adoption vs. Second Parent Adoption

Joint adoption allows an LGBT couple to simultaneously adopt a child without any biological relationship to the child. While the best interest of the child is most important in the court, flexibility in determining a parent’s suitability make it crucial for a couple to contact and work with a gay adoption lawyer before beginning the process.

Second parent adoption occurs when only one parent is legally recognized as the child’s parent, whether they are the biological parent or through adoption. Second parent adoption by the non-legal parent may be sought to establish equal parental rights.

LGBT Adoption Service

In addition to providing adoption legal assistance to gay and lesbian families, the Law Office of Dorene A. Kuffer is happy to provide you with LGBT adoption services and additional resources as you journey to parenthood. Contact us to learn more about LGBT adoption services in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe and Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Contact Our LGBT Family Lawyer

Adopting your child is one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime. When you choose the Law Office of Dorene A. Kuffer as your LGBT adoption attorneys, your case is handled by an experienced team that represents your legal interests and guides you through the adoption process.

With our Law Office, you’ll benefit from our gay adoption legal rights expertise combined with one-on-one personal service. Contact us to set up an informative consultation with one of our attorneys.

If you are a gay and lesbian family in need of adoption legal assistance in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe and Los Alamos, New Mexico, call the Law Office of Dorene A. Kuffer at 505-924-1000 to speak with an LGBT adoption lawyer today.

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Dorene Kuffer is the senior and principle attorney with over 30 years practicing all aspects of criminal and family law in New Mexico and Illinois. In 2007, Dorene moved to New Mexico, where she is licensed to practice before the 10th District Court, the United States Supreme Court and the United States Tax Court as well as all magistrate, metropolitan and district courts in New Mexico.

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Albuquerque, NM 87102
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  • About Us
    • Our Staff
      • Dorene Kuffer
      • Joyce Hammerschmidt
      • Jill Anderson
      • Melissa DeHoyos
      • James Deacon
      • Daniel Walton
    • Questions
    • Links
    • Testimonials
  • Practice Areas
    • Child Law
      • Adoption
      • Child Support
      • Child Custody
      • Child Visitation and Support
      • Child Custody Modification
    • Juvenile Law
      • Bullying in School
      • Child Charged as an Adult
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      • Spousal Support
      • Divorce Mediation
      • Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
    • Criminal Lawyer
    • CYFD Cases
    • Domestic Partnership Agreements
    • Domestic Violence
      • Orders of Protection and Restraining Orders
    • Elder Law Attorney
    • Father’s Rights
    • Legal Separation
    • Marital or Premarital Agreements
    • Wills & Estates
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    • Domestic Violence
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