Berkeley County Adoption Lawyer
More Than 70+ Years of Combined Experience in Martinsburg & Jefferson County
Our attorneys at Sutton & Janelle, PLLC take great joy in helping to facilitate adoptions for families. Becoming the legal guardian of a child requires careful legal planning. Our team dedicates our efforts to protecting you and your future children in the process. We counsel you through the potential problems that you may encounter as you move through the adoption process in West Virginia. We aim to provide you with the smoothest legal path to your dream of gifting a child with a forever home.
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Expand Your Family Under Our Protection
What if the birth parents change their mind? Suppose we find out the ICWA applies to our foster-to-adopt child? At Sutton & Janelle, PPC, you can find answers to these and many more difficult adoption questions. For more than 15 years, we have advised families through the entire adoption process. Our goal is to bring you one-on-one professional legal advice as a boutique firm, where you can trust our Berkeley County adoption attorneys have your best interests at heart.
We Offer Legal Services for All Adoption Matters in WV, Including:
- Expectations of the birth mother.
- Rights of the biological father, and how they can affect your adoption.
- Guidance through navigation of ICWA adoptions.
- Helping to choose between an open and closed adoption.
- Home study requirements and case evaluations.
- Estate planning which addresses your adoption.
- Tax problems and special circumstances relating to an adoption.
Our Values
What Our Work Means To Us
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You Are Not Just A Case Number To UsWe will treat you with the care, compassion, and respect that you deserve. We will work to understand your goals on a personal level so that we are better able to achieve them. Your success is our main priority. Let us serve as your zealous and trusted legal advocates.
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Boutique Firm Obtaining Large Firm ResultsWe will prioritize your satisfaction every step of the way. We genuinely care about your success and will devote our time and energy to your case. We will inform you of your rights and help you make informed decisions. With our legal team in your corner, you may obtain the upper hand in court.
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Personalized Attention Offered To Each ClientWhen you enlist our supportive assistance, you will receive the one-on-one attention and individualized support that you deserve. We will not treat you as just another case number. We will not hand your case off to a paralegal. Our attorneys will personally handle each aspect of your case.
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70+ Years Of Collective Legal ExperienceWith our extensive experience and proven track record of success, you can be confident in our ability to successfully resolve your complex legal matter next. We have a complete understanding of the laws pertaining to your case and will fight tirelessly in order to exceed your expectations.
Do I Need a Lawyer For My Adoption?
Whether you are just beginning to review adoption agencies, or you have run into a legal problem in your adoptive process, our Berkeley County adoption lawyers counsel you confidentially through. We can provide you with access to trusted agencies. We can fight for the rights of you and your adopted child. Having an experienced attorney on your side can define the future of your family.
Contact our firm at (304) 867-0049 to schedule a consultation at our Martinsburg family law firm.
