THE RIGHT ATTORNEY MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

DIVORCE ATTORNEY SALT LAKE CITY, UT

THE RIGHT ATTORNEY MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

DIVORCE ATTORNEY SALT LAKE CITY, UT

ADOPTION LAWYER IN SALT LAKE CITY

Helping New Families Legally Establish Themselves

Adoption allows new families to grow and blended families to become closer. But the legal process involved can be complicated without proper guidance from a Salt Lake City adoption lawyer. At Intermountain Legal, our dedicated staff helps you consider your goals to determine if adoption is indeed necessary and then guides you through the process.

Utah Adoption Process

Adoption establishes a parent-child relationship between individuals who are not naturally related. In many cases, the process requires a natural parent to relinquish his or her right to the child being adopted, which is why legal adoption requires a court proceeding and adherence to strict procedures. Adoption attorneys in Salt Lake City must ensure that several parties receive notification of your intent to adopt, including the child’s natural parents, any current guardian or custodian and any other person standing in loco parentis — serving a role similar to a parent in place of a parent.

In many cases, including the adoption of a minor stepchild, the noncustodial parent must consent to the adoption. If the noncustodial parent refuses to consent, a trial may be necessary. If a trial occurs, a Salt Lake City adoption attorney must establish grounds for the termination of the noncustodial parent’s rights.

Grounds for termination include the following:

Abandonment
Abuse
Neglect
Unfitness
Incompetence

Moreover, a father who was not married to the mother of the child being considered for adoption may not have to consent if he did not establish a substantial relationship with the child.

Adoption attorneys in Salt Lake City usually make every effort to avoid a trial in adoption proceedings. And as is often the case in family law in Salt Lake City, a willingness to negotiate and discuss the issues can usually bring about consent from even an initially reluctant noncustodial parent. As knowledgeable attorneys, we at Intermountain Legal fully understand the issues that can occur during adoption proceedings and know how to avoid them. While we try to avoid litigation in adoption cases — and usually succeed in doing that —, we are prepared to go to trial when necessary.

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Call the Firm for a Consultation About Adoption

Through our comprehensive family law practice, Intermountain Legal has helped people throughout Utah successfully navigate the adoption process. Our clients have included blended families adopting minor stepchildren as well as couples seeking to adopt unrelated children. Call our office today at 801-970-2800 or contact us online to schedule a 30-minute attorney consultation for the flat fee of $75 to discuss your family law matter.

Intermountain Legal is located in Salt Lake City, UT and serves clients throughout all of Northern and Central Utah including Salt Lake City, Midvale, Sandy, West Jordan, North Salt Lake, Bountiful, South Jordan, Clearfield, Woods Cross, Draper, Farmington, Centerville, Layton, Ogden, Lehi, Provo, Orem, Park City and the counties of Davis, Salt Lake, Weber, Utah, Tooele and Summit.

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STEVEN K. BURTON

As a former prosecutor Steven gained an intimate knowledge of various Domestic Violence Courts, DUI courts and other criminal court programs and procedures. He has spent over 3,500 hours in court and has argued more cases than most attorneys do in a lifetime. For more on Steve's experience, click here.

JUSTIN PRATT

Attorney Justin S. Pratt handles all types of criminal cases, with an emphasis on DUI-related charges. He believes that someone who is charged with a crime deserves the specialized attention of an attorney who will protect his client's rights by taking the time to examine constitutional issues, important factual circumstances, and any other crucial factors that may be relevant to the case. For more on Justin's experience, click here.

STACI VISSER

Staci has represented clients in nearly every type of criminal case, from misdemeanors to first-degree felonies. She has an excellent reputation with her clients and they have repeatedly recommended her to their friends and family. She also practices criminal appeals and family law. For more on Staci's experience, click here.

MARK LAROCCO

Mark is skilled at dealing with all aspects of family law, including helping clients obtain modifications, enforce court orders, and achieve fair custody and support awards. Going through a painful divorce or a custody battle can be one of the most difficult times in someone’s life, and Mark is there to help every step of the way. For more on Mark's experience, click here.

MATTHEW BELL

Matthew's reputation as an attorney is one who thoroughly understands the law and diligently advocates to advance his client's interests. His practice primarily focuses on representing clients in family law matters. He has assisted hundreds of clients in divorce, custody, guardianship, and termination of parental rights cases. For more on Matthew's experience click here.