Adoption Attorneys in Erie, PA | Carney & Good

Every child deserves a loving and nurturing family to permanently support them. Adoption is a wonderful option for expanding your family, but the laws guiding the process can be complex and difficult to work through. 

Working with a licensed attorney from the Law Offices of Carney & Good who has expertise in adoptions of all types will enable you to make decisions about how to proceed and build a plan that fits your family's needs. When you are considering adoption, it is important to understand the numerous types of adoption available for you.

There are many types of adoption including:

• Domestic
• Agency
• Private
• Same-sex
• Stepparent and second parent
• Contested

Parents who wish to adopt a special needs or an older child will need to work with a county agency or the affiliate agency Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN), and parents who seek to adopt an infant will need the services of a private adoption agency. While the Law Offices of Carney & Good typically represent adoptive parents, we are happy to represent birth parents as well. Whether you are a birth parent or a prospective parent, working with an established adoption attorney can help you determine the best course of adoption. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Carney & Good proudly represent residents of Erie, PA.