Savannah, Georgia International Adoption Attorney

International (inter-country) adoption is an excellent option for many families, especially for those who wish to adopt an infant or for families who have a special connection to a particular country.

The process of international adoption can be quite complex, and requires meticulous research about a particular country's adoption laws and painstaking attention to detail. It may (or may not) be more costly than an independent United States adoption. Costs and waiting periods vary considerably from country to country.

At my Savannah, Georgia, adoption law office, I help prospective parents through the process of finalizing an international adoption, and domesticating their foreign adoption by obtaining a United States birth certificate and Social Security card for their child. However, if you contact me earlier in the process, I can help you with so much more.

Legal Guidance with International Adoptions

Today, it is more and more common for American families to seek adoption of children from abroad. For many reasons, adoptions of children from China, India, Vietnam, Russia, Eastern Europe, Colombia, Chile, other South American countries, and other places have become a routine occurrence.

If you choose to explore the possibility of an international adoption, you should know that the legal issues involved, however, are anything but routine. Each country has its own set of laws, rules, and standards for adoption that can be virtually impossible to navigate on your own.

As an adoption attorney who focuses exclusively on international and United States adoption law and child advocacy, I have the background to advise you all the way through the adoption process, from initial consideration until you stand before the judge with child in hand.

• I can explain the adoption process to you and help you choose the best way to proceed.
• As your adoption lawyer, I can explain your rights, the adoption laws of Georgia, and the adoption laws of the country from which you are seeking to adopt a child. There are many differences between countries in the way they handle international adoption. It is always better to be prepared for the typical complications that can arise in the country where you are hoping to adopt.
• I can help you arrange a home study, working with the Department of Family and Children’s Services. Some countries require more paperwork than others.
• Once your child has arrived, I can advise you on the tax benefits and implications of your international adoption.

Caring and Compassionate Adoption Support

The adoption process can be very confusing, especially when it comes to international adoption. It can also be a long and draining process. I left a general practice law firm because I felt strongly about helping families unite through adoption. I am devoted to my clients and their success in bringing their child home.

I spend a lot of time with my clients. I make sure they understand the details and that they are making informed decisions. I provide legal guidance, but I also provide personal support to help them get through the difficult periods of waiting.  It is nice to know that you will have an advocate and a cheerleader on your side throughout.

I represent clients throughout Georgia. Contact me at my Savannah law office to schedule a free initial consultation. Learn more about how I can help you achieve your dream of parenthood through international adoption.

The Murray Nellis Law Group, L.L.P.

Mailing Address:

22 West Bryan Street, Suite 138
Savannah, GA 31401
Phone (912) 238-1269 ● Fax (912) 495-0733
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Savannah, Georgia, adoption attorney Carrie Murray Nellis and The Murray Nellis Law Group, L.L.P., are exclusively focused on helping parents, grandparents, foster parents, and prospective parents build families through adoption and on child-centered representation in Georgia DFCS cases. We serve families throughout the state in communities such as Savannah, Atlanta, Augusta, Albany, Brunswick, Columbus, Macon, and others across Georgia.

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