* Primary adoptions: we can provide legal representation throughout your agency adoption experience, from reviewing your agency contract to finalizing your adoption in a New Jersey Court.

 * Private Placements: we will represent you at all stages of this process, including counseling on assistance that can be given to the birth mother, Interstate Compact compliance and finalization in New Jersey.

 *  Step-parent and Second Parent Adoptions: we will represent the adoptive step-parent or second parent in securing his or her adoption of a child and will assure that the other legal parent's rights will not be affected.  Sometimes, it is hard to locate a parent whose rights are to be terminated -- we can conduct the inquiries needed that will allow the adoption to proceed.  If a parent contests the adoption,  we are experienced litigators who can handle your contested adoption matter.

 * Foreign re-Adoptions: from the re-adoption process here in New Jersey to obtaining your child's naturalization certificate and New Jersey certification of birth, we can handle all of your legal needs for your foreign born child.

 * Single parents, Unmarried couples, Gay and Lesbian couples: we are pioneers in the representation of non-traditional families in adoption matters. 

 *  Contested Adoptions: we are ready to advocate for you in any contested adoption matter.

  * Before you start: we can provide consultation about the different types of adoptions, the legal process of adopting and provide information on typlical issues that clients face when starting the process of adoption.

 * After you are done: Let us work with you on your estate planning needs to provide for your adopted child in the event of your death or disability; we can assist with final immigration issues, obtaining revised birth certificates, and obtaining health insurance coverage for newly placed children. 

How do we serve all 21 New Jersey counties from one location?

Debra E. Guston does the initial consultations, intake and drafts and supervises the filing of all of your papers.  She and her staff of experienced paralegals wil be available during all business hours to answer your questions.  When it comes time for your court appearance, Debra E. Guston or an experienced local attorney in an of counsel relationship will attend court with you. You will always have time to discuss your court appearance with Debra E. Guston and the assigned attorney.  By keeping one central location, we are able to offer you consistent access to information and to control the costs of our services.

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