Stepparent Adoption

Stepparent Adoption Attorney in New Jersey

Trusted Representation for Your Case

In certain situations, an individual who is currently legally married to a child's biological parent may be able to adopt the child. This scenario is rather common, and at the office of Pine & Steinberg, LLC, you can be confident that your case is in good hands. When you work with our firm, Pine & Steinberg, LLC can thoroughly investigate your case and determine the best possible course of action to take in order to ensure that your adoption process is completed as quickly and easily as possible. If you have questions or concerns regarding adoption laws in New Jersey, contact Pine & Steinberg, LLC today!

In a stepparent adoption an individual is typically looking to adopt his or her spouse's child from a previous relationship. If the adoption is approved, you will have full, legal recognition as the child's parent. Without this legal status, the non-custodial biological parent may still be able to assert his or her parental rights if the custodial birth parent becomes incapacitated or dies. A legally sound stepparent adoption offers you and the child security.

Working with Pine & Steinberg, LLC

At the office of Pine & Steinberg, LLC, we understand that no two situations are the same and that choosing the right attorney can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. We treat each client with respect and always develop a personalized resolution for each client's unique situation. We take pride in the work that we perform and we always ensure that our clients understand their situations and the laws that govern stepparent adoptions. You can entrust your future to Pine & Steinberg, LLC! For more information, or to schedule an adoption consultation with the New Jersey adoption professional, contact Pine & Steinberg, LLC today!

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Hear From Our Clients

At Pine & Steinberg, LLC, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.

    "Grateful for exceptional service!"
    Lauri Steinberg and her assistant, Jenifer DaCosta, surpassed expectations in guiding our adoption journey. This remarkable team not only navigated the complexities with ease but also demonstrated patience and support with our many questions and concerns, particularly in working with the NJ Department of Children and Families. I wholeheartedly recommend Lauri and Jenifer for their compassionate and highly skilled approach to adoption law. We are truly grateful for their exceptional service.
    - Carl Kaye
    "Jenifer is amazing!"
    I emailed Jenifer out of the blue one day 4 years ago when I needed to do a second parent adoption. Jenifer was so personable and professional and handled our adoption so smoothly. When I gave birth to our second son, my wife needed to adopt him, and we reached out to Jenifer again. Again, a quick and smooth process! We are so happy with Pine and Steinberg!
    - Megg
    "Couldn't have imagined a better experience!!"
    Can't say enough good things about this practice and the incredible experience we had adopting our son! Jenifer DaCosta, the office paralegal, was always so kind and helpful and incredibly accommodating and it made the waiting and preceding days (and weeks!) so much easier! As for our attorney, Lauri Steinberg, her friendly, yet professional nature made for the most wonderful day in court! We couldn’t have imagined that day being any more relaxed and joyful and it is a day we will remember forever! Lauri put us immediately at ease and felt just like part of our big, happy family! We truly do appreciate you all!
    - Jason Becker
    "AMAZING!!!"
    It was such a joy & pleasure working with the staff of Pine & Steinberg! Jenifer was AMAZING & was always very informative & responded very quickly no matter the time of day or the question at hand. Laurie was so friendly & was very efficient as well. This entire staff made our adoption day & all that it entailed such a smooth, seamless & enjoyable one! I would HIGHLY recommend Pine & Steinberg to ANYONE who needs an attorney!! Thank you for an AMAZING experience!!!
    - Christopher D. Jones
    "Jenifer goes above and beyond!"
    We adopted our son out of foster care which was quite a long and emotional journey getting to this point. Thankfully once Jenifer stepped in she made everything smooth, easy, and most importantly- fast! She was prompt to respond to phone calls and emails from us, answered any question we could think of, and kept us in the loop with the status of our paperwork. She even helped us post adoption with figuring out to how update everything with our sons new name. I couldn't have asked for a better adoption experience and we are forever grateful for her role in bringing our son home!
    - Kellsi B.