Saint Charles Adoption Attorneys

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Saint Charles Adoption Attorneys

What to Expect From a Consultation

The purpose of a free consultation is to determine whether our firm is a good fit for your legal needs. Although we often discuss expected results and costs, our attorneys do not give legal advice unless and until you choose to retain us. Although most consultations are complimentary, some may carry a charge depending on the type of matter and meeting location.

Please contact our friendly

Saint Charles Adoption Attorneys

at our nearest location to schedule a free consultation:

O'Flaherty Law of Saint Charles

1121 E. Mainstreet Ste 124B

St. Charles

60174

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See below for our other locations. If our office locations are not convenient for you, we are happy to speak with you by phone.

9 am - 5 pm Mon - Friday
After 5 pm by Appointment
11 am - 3pm Saturday & 11 am - 2 pm Sunday by Appointment

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Saint Charles Adoption Attorneys

Kevin O'Flaherty oversees all legal matters and is actively involved in making sure every client's case, big or small, is handled with excellence and attention to detail. He is available to contact through phone and email and his rates are available upon request.

Different Types of Adoption in Illinois

St. Charles adoption attorney Kevin O'Flaherty explains how to select the right adoption attorney for you.

In this article, our St. Charles adoption attorneys explain the different types of adoption that are available in Illinois, including:

Related adoption: at least one of the adoptive parents is related to the child;
Agency adoption: adoption through an adoption agency;
Private adoption: no adoption agency is involved and the adoptive parents are not related to the child;
Adoption of an adult;
Standby adoption: the biological parent is terminally ill and providing for the care of his or her child when he or she is no longer able to do so.

Read the full article by our St. Charles adoption attorneys explaining the different types of adoption in Illinois.

Illinois Adoption Requirements

St. Charles adoption attorney Kevin O'Flaherty explains how to select the right adoption attorney for you.

In this article, our St. Charles adoption lawyers explain the requirements for adoption in Illinois.

You are eligible to adopt in Illinois if:

You do not have a legal disability;
You have lived in Illinois for at least 6 months, unless you are in the armed forces, in which case the period is 90 days; and
You have a good reputation.

Read the full article by our St. Charles adoption attorneys explaining Illinois adoption requirements.