Draper
Adoption Attorney

Utah Adoptions Take Time, and Patience

Whether it’s an agency assisted adoption, or private domestic child adoptions, I understand are probably getting restless anticipating the final hearing. As adoptions are taken seriously, courts are generally in no hurry to expedite the process because so many steps must be taken to ensure the child is being placed in the right care, at the right time.

The three main types of adoptions you’ll find Emy A. Cordano, a family law advocate and Draper adoption attorney, handles are:

• Stepparent: In order for stepparents to be recognized as children’s primary parent, biological parents must terminate the rights. Not all the time will this process be simple. Will petition the court together, offering compelling information as to why the biological parent has been absent, and how the stepparent has cared for the child over the course of several years or longer.
• Agency: Numerous Utah adoption agencies trust Emy A. Cordano because my background in family law, and unwavering care for child’s best interests, make me a logical choice. I work closely with agencies to help people who may not be able to have children, or simply want another child without conception, to adopt.
• Private: Mothers have approached me because I’m a Draper adoption attorney with experience handling private placement options. I can assist whether mothers have chosen a family, or need help vetting potential suitors.

We also work closely with guardian ad litem advocates when assigned by courts, which is essentially an advocate for the child.