Choosing the right agency and facilitator for you;

Dealing with issues that arise during the home study;

Negotiating contracts with adoption agencies and facilitators;

Preparing for and avoiding difficulties with Immigration and Naturalization Service and the country of origin for international adoptions;

Clarifying the law of the state of residence of prospective U.S. birth parents, and synchronizing it with Massachusetts law;

Advising clients on adoption-related insurance and estate/guardianship issues;

Minimizing legal and medical risks in both U.S. and international adoptions;

Representing adopters after placement as issues arise with agencies or birth parents;

Completing legal parentage processes, finalizing adoptions and related court matters.