Attorneys In Interstate Adoptions

If a child is being placed across state lines, then another attorney will be necessary. All fifty states and the District of Columbia have adopted the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. Among the requirements of that law is a provision which makes it a crime to place a child across state lines for the purpose of adoption unless both states have given their prior approval. This approval is obtained by filing substantial documentation with the Interstate Compact offices in both states. In order to accomplish this, the adoptive parents will usually need competent adoption counsel in both states.

About the Author: The Irving Law Firm - John Irving

John Irving brings a deep practical understanding of all aspects of the legal process to every case or client, thanks to his extensive and varied legal background. In 1997, John earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Shortly after graduating, he began working as a fraud investigator for the City of New York. John handled thousands of cases related to welfare and housing fraud. He was later recruited and employed by the Prince William County Police Department, where he demonstrated superior skills and received several commendations and awards.