Adoption in Indiana
Fishers Family Law Attorneys – (317) 434-1490
For many people, growing their family and sharing their love is something best accomplished through adoption. Taking care of a child who has never known a forever-home is a noble decision, but it is not one free from legal complications. In Indiana, adoption is a legal process like so many others, and you need to know what to do, step-by-step, for it to work.
Massillamany Jeter & Carson and our Fishers adoption attorneys are here to make the whole process make sense. We know that legalese and requirements can be frustrating, so we can proudly act on your behalf from beginning to end of your adoption case. Our top priority is your satisfaction and the successful growth of your family.
Talk to our family lawyers now about adoption.
What Type of Adoption is Right for You?
There are many types of adoptions you can consider when growing your family:
- Infant or birth adoptions
- International adoptions
- Same-sex couple adoptions
- Third-party adoptions
- Step-parent adoptions
- Surviving family member adoptions
Adoptions by stepparents are common and arise when a potential adoptive parent wishes to support and provide for the children of their spouse, who is a custodial parent. Another common form of adoption is when a family member, such as grandparents or aunts and uncles, wish to adopt a child. This often occurs when the natural parents cannot adequately provide for their child, go missing, or pass away. In both stepparent adoptions and family member adoptions, the potential adoptive parent wishes to secure a permanent legal relationship with the identified child.
Once an adoption decree is issued the adoptive parents assume the legal role of the adoptee’s parents. This includes all benefits and responsibilities that are associated with being a parent. For example, you will have to ensure your adopted child’s health, happiness, education, and overall wellbeing are satisfied at all times.
Addressing All Your Concerns About Adoption
Many questions will arise when beginning or going through the adoption process, especially if you have never adopted a child before. Massillamany Jeter & Carson and our family law attorneys in Fishers offer legal advice and sound counsel to anyone that is wanting to start on the path to becoming adoptive parents of a child in need. We look forward to helping you!
Dial (317) 434-1490 at any time to learn how to begin.
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Chris Jeter and his team stand by my side to help guide me in the right direction. His knowledge of small business protected me in areas I didn't even know existed.- Kelley R.
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These people are not only brilliant, educated lawyers, but proved to personally care about what happened to our family. We feel deeply indebted to Mario M. particularly for the caring service we have been receiving.- Lynn C.
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After 3 attorneys and tens of thousands of dollars spent. Amy and Latoya were successful in rescuing my grandson from and unstable environment on their first attempt.- Brenda H.
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From the very beginning, everything was clearly explained, which helped ease a very stressful process. Communication was consistent, professional, and reassuring, and we always felt well represented and informed.- Regina W.
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From the very first interaction, Danielle demonstrated professionalism, empathy, and deep expertise. She took the time to understand every nuance of our case, reviewed evidence thoroughly, and always made sure we felt heard and supported.- Alexandra
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Tom is an excellent education attorney! He guided our family through a difficult sexual harassment case involving our child and the local public school. Tom's expertise and persistence led to a positive outcome that has truly made a difference in our child- Laura
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Finding a good lawyer is hard. Finding one you can actually trust is even harder. Mario is both. He was honest with me about what to expect, didn’t sugarcoat things, and stayed consistent the whole way through.- Jalen
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Mario is the kind of lawyer who actually listens and takes your situation seriously. He’s professional, sharp, and genuinely cares about the people he represents.- Amber D.
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I worked with Danielle Merlo on a Family Law matter in 2024. It was a complex case which Danielle handed incredibly well. I felt supported and well advised as we navigated a several month case.- Danielle M.
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His guidance and service was above and beyond all expectations for the given circumstances.- Logan