Georgia Domestic Adoption Attorney
Many families considering adoption decide to adopt a child in the United States rather than from another country. There are many reasons for this decision, including a desire to provide a loving home to a child in our country, a desire not to have to travel and remain in another country for an extended period of time and a desire to adopt a newborn. Beginning with an initial consultation, Ronnie will work with clients to help them decide which option is best for them. She understands that each prospective adoptive family has different goals. Ronnie listens carefully to her clients' concerns, issues, and expectations regarding the decision to add a child to their family.
With over 25 years of experience as an adoption attorney, as an Executive Director of an adoption agency and as a counselor, Ronnie has a wide range of placement resources and familiarity with adoption agencies and attorneys throughout the country. She can assist at all stages of the process.
Ronnie handles:
- Independent adoptions, both in Georgia and interstate
- Public agency adoptions, both in Georgia and interstate
- Private agency adoptions, both in Georgia and interstate
She works with couples as well as single individuals. She will ensure that all clients understand their rights, their options and the adoption process and she is committed to making the adoption experience go smoothly. Ronnie has worked with clients in independent adoptions, in which the birth parents transfer parental rights directly to the adoptive parents, and private agency adoptions, in which the birth parents transfer parental rights to the adoption agency.
Domestic adoptions do not require that families wait passively for years on a waiting list. Ronnie can educate clients about how to reach their goal of becoming parents.
Ronnie also has experience representing birth parents to ensure that they understand their rights and are handled with sensitivity.
Working with an experienced adoption attorney is important in any type of adoption. The laws governing the adoption process are complex. There are specific requirements and limitations on what attorneys and prospective adoptive parents can do. This is especially true in interstate adoptions because there are at least two states involved and the laws may differ and even conflict. If the wrong legal documents are used, or if state or federal statutes are violated, the adoption could be challenged at a later date or a court may refuse to finalize the adoption.
Interstate adoptions: Adoptions are governed by state law. Each state has certain requirements for adoptive parents. If families are considering adopting a child from another state, it is essential to work with an attorney who has experience in interstate adoptions. These adoptions require the submission of extra documents and lawyers who understand the steps to obtain approval from both states to travel with the child. With 25 years of experience and in handling over 2,000 adoptions, Ronnie has represented clients throughout the United States. She also has a network of other experienced adoption attorneys throughout the country to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.
Ronnie invites prospective clients to contact her to discuss any questions.
Rhonda Fishbein
Attorney at Law
2849 Paces Ferry Road SE
Suite 215
Atlanta, GA 30339-3769
Phone: 770-437-8582 | Facsimile: 770-437-1197
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