Mogren, Glessner & Ahrens, P.S.
Attorneys at Law
  • Home
  • Your Needs
    • Family Law & Divorce
      • General Information
      • Family Law Actions
      • Procedure
      • Parenting Plans
      • Custody
      • Child Support
      • Spousal Maintenance
      • Property Division in Divorce
      • Modifications
      • Lawyers
    • Wills & Estate Planning
    • Probate
    • Criminal Defense
    • Personal Injury
    • Adoption Help
  • Lawyers
    • Peter W. Mogren
    • Michelle R. Ahrens
    • Ronald E. Glessner (Retired)
    • Ruth A. Roti (retired)
    • Meet Our Staff
  • Resources
    • Community & Internet
    • Forms & Downloads
    • Helpful Information
      • Family Law and Divorce
      • Wills & Estate Planning
      • Probate in Washington
      • Criminal Defense
      • Personal Injury
      • Adoption Help
  • About Us
    • Awards
    • Client Reviews
    • Photo Gallery
    • News
    • Blog Entries
    • Communities We Serve
      • Renton Law Firm
      • Kent Washington Lawyer
      • Seattle King County Washington
      • Bellevue Washington
      • Federal Way Washington Lawyers
      • SeaTac Lawyers
      • Maple Valley Attorneys
      • Des Moines Divorce Lawyers
      • Issaquah Attorneys
      • Enumclaw Divorce Attorneys
      • Auburn Divorce Lawyers
      • Burien Divorce Lawyers
      • Mercer Island Attorneys
      • Tukwila Divorce Lawyers
  • Contact Us
    • Phone Number
    • Directions to Office
    • Address / Map
    • Email Us
    • Initial Consultation
425-255-4542
Home » Adoption Help

Adoption Help

mgrlaw.com adoption helpAn adoption consists of terminating parental rights (of a natural parent) and establishing new parental rights (of the adopting parent). There are two main types of adoptions, full adoptions (where both parents are replaced) and step-parent adoptions (where only one parent is replaced). The articles written below are offered to give you general background information that may be helpful to you. If you are considering an adoption and need further assistance, please contact us by phone or email.

Adoption

Family Law: Adoption in Washington HISTORY Adoption in Washington has historically served parents seeking infant placement. Currently, any person is considered adoptable, whether he or she is an infant, older child, adult, child with special needs, or part of a sibling group. Adopting parents may be married or single. PROCESS The decision to adopt is […]

Read More

Adoption Placement Report

Family Law: Adoption Placement Report Adoption is an important legal proceeding that must be followed in detail for everyone’s protection. PRE PLACEMENT REPORT Before a family can “advertise” for a child, the adopting family must have an approved Pre Placement Report prepared by a social worker. This report must be filed with the court prior […]

Read More

Consent in Adoption

CONSENT IN ADOPTION A birth parent’s rights to their child may be terminated voluntarily by the parent signing a Consent. A Consent in adoption is a legal document signed by a birth parent in front of a Notary Public and in front of a Witness. The Consent document identifies the child and indicates that the […]

Read More

DSHS Adoption

Are you looking for an experienced attorney to do a DCFS or DSHS (public agency) adoption for you? Washington State Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) or Division of Social and Health Service (DSHS) are the local public agencies involved in Foster Care services. In previous years, DCFS or DSHS could maintain a listing […]

Read More

Open Adoption

Family Law: Open Adoption in Washington An open adoption in Washington is an adoption that allows for ongoing contact between the birth parents and the child after the adoption has been finalized by the courts. Or it may just allow for the transfer of information about the child (letters, pictures, etc.) to be shared with […]

Read More

Step Parent Adoption

STEP PARENT ADOPTION A step parent adoption is an adoption when only one birth parent relinquishes or terminates his/her rights to the child. Then, by adoption, the other birth parent’s new husband or wife may adopt their step child. When the adoption is finalized, the new spouse of the custodial birth parent is put on […]

Read More

Articles Search

To search for specific topics, please use the search box below and enter a specific keyword or phrase.

Articles by Category

  • Family Law and Divorce Help (81)
    • General Information (17)
    • Family Law Actions (16)
    • Lawyers (6)
    • Procedure (18)
    • Property Division in Divorce (12)
    • Parenting Plans (17)
    • Custody (13)
    • Child Support (10)
    • Spousal Maintenance (7)
    • Modifications (7)
  • Personal Injury (4)
  • Wills and Estate Planning (13)
  • Probate in Washington (8)
  • Criminal Defense Lawyer (12)
  • Adoption Help (6)

Office Location

Office Location

Contact Information

Please contact us by mail, phone, or email at the following:

Mogren, Glessner & Ahrens, P.S.

100 Evergreen Building

15 S. Grady Way

P.O. Box 90

Renton, WA 98057-0090

Phone: (425) 255-4542

FAX: (425) 255-7322

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Communities We Serve

Renton

Kent

Seattle

Bellevue

Federal Way

SeaTac

Maple Valley

Des Moines

Issaquah

Enumclaw

Auburn

Burien

Mercer Island

Tukwila

Mogren, Glessner & Ahrens, P.S.
The information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes. It does not represent advice. No information or online form on this web site establishes an attorney-client relationship. You should speak directly with an attorney before making any decisions regarding your legal matters, as legal advice for any individual case or situation may vary greatly. The information on this website is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing of the information does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

Read Our Blog
All Rights Reserved - © Mogren, Glessner & Ahrens, P.S. 2014.
Website by Peninsula Web Design