Adoption can feel like a lot; there’s paperwork, legal steps, and emotions all wrapped up together. I am here to help take some of that weight off your shoulders and make the process feel a little less overwhelming.

I’ve worked with families through both agency and independent adoptions, and I’m here to walk you through it all. If your adoption involves more than one state, I’ll also make sure everything is handled properly through the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC), so there are no surprises along the way. You focus on growing your family, I’ll handle the legal side.

Life has a beautiful way of bringing us unexpected relationships. One of the sweetest connections is the bond that forms between a child and their stepparent, one based on love and not blood.

Stepparent adoption is a way to honor that bond and make it official in the eyes of the law. It provides security, clarity, and recognition; for both the parent and the child. Whether you’re just starting to explore the idea or you’re ready to begin the process, I’m here to guide you every step of the way with care, compassion, and clear answers.

Adoption isn’t just for children; adults can be adopted too. Whether it’s a stepparent who’s been there all along, a long-time mentor, or someone who’s become family in every way that matters, adult adoption is a beautiful way to make that connection official.

The legal process is usually more straightforward than adopting a minor, but it can still feel a bit confusing. I’m here to walk you through each step, answer your questions, and help make this meaningful moment as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Sometimes, despite everyone’s hopes, a child’s reunification with their birth family isn’t possible. In these situations, adoption through the foster care system can offer a child the stability, safety, and love they deserve; often with a family who’s already been walking alongside them as a foster parent.

Foster-to-adopt cases come with unique legal and emotional layers. I’m here to guide you through each step with compassion, clarity, and care, so you can focus on giving a child a permanent place to call home.