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Bringing Lives Together
An unplanned pregnancy often means there are difficult decisions to be made. These decisions ultimately need to be based upon accurate information and sound advice - not myth, not the media, not external pressures, but based upon what is best for mother and child.
Adoption is an important option to be considered. The Adoption Center of Northern California will help guide you in your endeavor to decide what is right for you and your baby. We understand that you may feel vulnerable, afraid, and alone. We are here to help you with those difficult decisions.
We are here for you, even if you just need someone who will listen. You may contact us anytime, day or night.
How Does the Process Work?
There are many different ways in which the adoption process can be structured and many different levels of "openness". The adoption process is actually an agreement between the birthmother and the adopting couple. It is up to the parties to determine the components of this agreement and those features will depend solely upon the wishes and needs of the people involved. When the wishes and needs of all parties match, then we have the framework for an adoption. There are many different options available, and the Adoption Center of Northern California will be happy to discuss them with you.
Why Hire An Adoption Attorney?
Adoption has changed in recent years. The adoption process, and the legal issues that surround it have become more complex. All parties have legal rights, and for the process to have a positive outcome, all parties must have their needs met. An adoption attorney will ensure that the adoption is legally secure.
Nanci Worcester is a licensed attorney specializing in adoption. She is a member in good standing of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys (AAAA), an association of attorneys, judges, and law professors in the United States and Canada who are dedicated to the highest standards of practice in the field of adoption law. As such, she adheres to the code of ethics of that association. Membership is by invitation only based on criteria for excellence in the practice of adoption.
As a member of AAAA, Nanci has the necessary expertise to professionally handle interstate adoptions competently and professionally. She understands the complexities involved in fulfilling the requirements of Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC), as well as having a good working relationship with the numerous Compact Administrators.
As an experienced adoption attorney, Nanci will assess any potential risks, determine which costs are permissible and ensure that all parental rights are legally terminated before finalization of the adoption. She will clarify your options for post-placement arrangements, if any, with the birthparent(s), and negotiate and review the adoption agreement to ensure that your best interests, and those of the child's, are served. Nanci's goal in each adoption is to provide the legal expertise and sensitivity required in a personalized adoption plan. Her vast experience as an adoption attorney ensures that the legal issues surrounding adoption will be handled correctly and promptly, providing peace of mind for the birthmother and the adopting parents.
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