Adoption

If you are considering adopting or are on your way to doing so, you will quickly find out that the homestudy is one of the most critical aspects in the process.It is a comprehensive evaluation of the prospective parents, to ensure they are prepared for the...

Growing a family through adoption is a decision that will require careful consideration. Parents who take this path will need to make many choices along the way. One of the first is whether to move forward with a private placement or agency adoption. What is private...

Adoption provides an important path for building families, not just for couples unable to conceive but also for those looking to expand their family by offering a home to a child in need. In Washington State, legal protocols govern the process to protect the interests...

Christina T. Sherman, PLLC, is Washington State’s family formation and adoption law firm. Our practice focuses on a wide range of legal issues specific to adoption, surrogacy, assisted reproduction technology, and minor guardianship. Many clients come to our firm...