ADOPTION

LEGAL GUIDANCE FOR GROWING FAMILIES ACROSS NYC

START YOUR FAMILY’S NEXT CHAPTER WITH CONFIDENCE

Adoption is one of the most meaningful—and complex—decisions a family can make. At Luis Guerrero Law, we help adoptive parents navigate every step of the legal process with compassion, efficiency, and deep experience. Whether you're adopting through foster care, privately, or within your family, we’re here to make the path clear and the outcome secure.

UNDERSTANDING ADOPTION IN NEW YORK

There are several ways to adopt a child in New York, and each has its own legal steps, timelines, and requirements. We assist with:

FOSTER CARE ADOPTIONS

Working closely with ACS or foster care agencies to help foster parents make permanent what’s already felt like family.

PRIVATE ADOPTIONS

Including domestic, agency-based, and attorney-facilitated adoptions.

STEP-PARENT & SECOND-PARENT ADOPTIONS

Including same-sex parent adoptions and blended families.

RELATIVE ADOPTIONS

When a grandparent, aunt, or sibling steps up to provide permanency.

We also handle termination of parental rights (TPR) when required, prepare all legal documents, assist with court appearances, and guide you through post-adoption subsidy and support options.

WHY CHOOSE LUIS GUERRERO AS YOUR ADOPTION ATTORNEY?

1,000+ Adoptions Completed Across NYC
28+ Years of Family Court Experience
Trusted by Caseworkers, Judges, and Agencies
Spanish-Speaking & Culturally Attuned Service

Luis has worked with nearly every major foster care agency and court in the five boroughs. Families and caseworkers rely on his ability to move cases forward efficiently while providing personalized, respectful legal counsel at every step.

THE ADOPTION PROCESS—WHAT TO EXPECT

Every case is different, but most adoptions follow a process that includes:

Petition Filing & Review
Home Study & Background Checks
Court Hearings
Finalization & Certificate of Adoption
Post-Adoption Subsidy Support (if applicable)

We keep you informed at every stage, and ensure every document is complete and ready.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP TO GROW YOUR FAMILY

Whether you're a foster parent, a relative caregiver, or building a family through private adoption, The Law Office of Luis Guerrero is here to support you with clarity and care.
This Means Family. This Means You.

CONTACT US

Address

14 Penn Plaza, 9th Fl.

New York, N.Y. 10122

Phone

917-997-1116