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Adoption

Charlotte Step Parent Adoption and Name Change Lawyer

Adopting the children of a spouse's former marriage has become a more frequent as families work towards building a solid sense of togetherness. At the law firm of Krusch & Sellers P.A., we advise and represent clients exclusively with family law issues and we are proud to assist our clients throughout North Carolina in expanding their families.

Whether our Charlotte adoption attorneys are guiding clients through the step-parent adoption process, or helping them understand the laws pertaining to a legal name change, we strive to ensure that our services are carefully aimed at protecting your rights, the children's rights and the best interests of the family.

Contact our family law office today to discuss your step parent adoption or name change needs.

Understanding North Carolina Adoption Laws

Chapter 48 of the North Carolina general statutes governs all legal adoptions in North Carolina. Several Articles cover a broad range of adoptions including stepparent adoptions or the re-adoption of a child by their natural parent following a stepparent adoption.

Adoption creates a legal relationship between the stepparent and stepchild, and provides the child with the same legal status as any other legitimate child born to the adopting stepparent. While most adoptions typically relieve both biological parents of all their legal rights and obligations toward the child, step-parent adoptions do not terminate the child's relationship with their biological parent who is the spouse of the adopting stepparent.

Because the statutes and procedures must be strictly followed in order to make an adoption legal, an experienced adoption lawyer necessary to complete an adoption successfully. We advise our clients throughout the entire step-parent adoption helping to ensure everything proceeds as smoothly as possible.

North Carolina Name Change Attorneys

In addition to assisting clients as a step-parent adoption attorney, we also help clients with name changes for minors or adults. In cases of adoption, having a child's name changed can be a simple and effective way to further blend a family together under a common name and promote a strong and important sense of identity in their lives.

Krusch & Sellers, P.A. provides focused family law services for clients. We are small by choice so that we may provide effective legal assistance and efficient customer service to the families of North Carolina.

Contact us today to discuss your adoption or other family-related concerns.

Krusch & Sellers, P.A.
Attorneys at Family Law

5950 Fairview Road, Suite 808
Charlotte, N.C. 28210
Toll Free Telephone: 1-866-267-6809
Telephone: (704) 315-2452
Fax: (704) 553-7824
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Serving the SouthPark area, including Weddington, Waxhaw, Hemby Bridge, Marvin, Wesley Chapel, Matthews, Monroe, Ballantyne, Cabarrus, Lake Norman, and Gaston County in North Carolina, as well as Lake Wylie, Clover, Palisades, and York in South Carolina.


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