Adoption Law Group is a law firm dedicated exclusively to adoption. We focus on stepparent adoptions, fost-adopt finalizations, adult adoptions, guardianships and international readoptions. We serve Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties in all matters and process readoptions in all of California.
An adult adoption creates a legally recognized parent-child relationship between two adults. Stepparent Adoption offers you the opportunity to formalize the parental relationship that you've developed with your stepchild by creating a legally-recognized parent-child relationship. International Readoption provides significant benefits to adopted children and their families, including the right to a California birth certificate.
An adult adoption creates a legally recognized parent-child relationship between two adults. Stepparent Adoption offers you the opportunity to formalize the parental relationship that you've developed with your stepchild by creating a legally-recognized parent-child relationship. International Readoption provides significant benefits to adopted children and their families, including the right to a California birth certificate.
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We represent clients throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties in stepparent adoptions, fost-adopt finalizations, adult adoptions, and guardianships, and process readoptions in all of California. Our companion firm, TruAdopt, is dedicated exclusively to expectant parent (birth parent) representation.
If you're just starting your adoption journey, get ready to do some serious research. You will be faced with choices at every turn, and the task of sorting through all the information available on the internet can be absolutely daunting. Adoption Law Group only works with families who have already matched with a child, but we're affiliated with several excellent organizations that can help you navigate your adoption decisions.
ALG works to treat all parties involved in the stepparent adoption process with respect and to keep the child's best interests at the heart of every decision made. We enjoy handling stepparent adoptions, primarily because they represent a beautiful, life-long commitment to a child by a person with no legal obligation to do so.
ALG works to treat all parties involved in the stepparent adoption process with respect and to keep the child's best interests at the heart of every decision made. Courts are not often places we associate with beautiful moments, but some of the most wonderful events we have ever been part of in a courtroom is when we work with a stepparent to adopt a stepchild.
Now that you have found one another, ALG is here to help you finalize your readoption here in the U.S. A U.S. birth certificate is a precious thing. By readopting your international child in the United States, your child will receive a U.S. birth certificate with your name/s on it as parent/s. Make sure you check your child's Visa status.
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Jeanette Geiger
Dec 21, 2021
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Daina Clanton
Dec 20, 2021
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I was searching for a responsible lawyer after a few inquiries I found Jill Cucullu and Matt. July 2021 Jill agreed to help with our adoption. At that time I was believing it would be done six months to two years hoping for December 2021 /January 2022 was my hope.
I was adamant about getting my documents in order for Jill scanning and sending all documents within hours of request, That was the only thing I had to do.
I am happy to say our adoption was completed in November 2021 it was all done in just five months! I would recommend Jill to anyone needing help with adoption matters. Jill and Matt
I was adamant about getting my documents in order for Jill scanning and sending all documents within hours of request, That was the only thing I had to do.
I am happy to say our adoption was completed in November 2021 it was all done in just five months! I would recommend Jill to anyone needing help with adoption matters. Jill and Matt
David
Sep 28, 2021
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We found ALG through a Google search looking for adoption resources. Safe to say we were lost regarding the whole adoption process! We setup an appointment through their website. Jill explained what the process would look like along with timeline estimates. Matt was also very responsive with any questions or concerns we had, along with any updates that came up on the legal side.
We felt very well taken care of from beginning to end. They are good peeps. A++
We felt very well taken care of from beginning to end. They are good peeps. A++
Mia Robertson
Jan 18, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Jill and Matt are wonderful. They are professional and caring. They made this process very easy for us and not stressful. They answered all are questions and were very personable. I really felt they cared about our situation. We are so happy I highly recommend them.
Jill and Matt are wonderful. They are professional and caring. They made this process very easy for us and not stressful. They answered all are questions and were very personable. I really felt they cared about our situation. We are so happy I highly recommend them.
Erin Zuck
Dec 15, 2020
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I found the Adoption Law Group after unsuccessfully attempting to get a US birth certificate for our Chinese adopted daughter who was adopted many years ago.
When I first spoke to Jill, all my anxiety and frustration was alleviated. She talked me through the various ways we could go about this and as of today, we have now obtained our goal.
It was a pleasure working with them and I have, as an adoptive parent of two, no doubt that using this firm for adoption and adoption related issues is getting help from the best. They are professional and with great follow through and communication skills
When I first spoke to Jill, all my anxiety and frustration was alleviated. She talked me through the various ways we could go about this and as of today, we have now obtained our goal.
It was a pleasure working with them and I have, as an adoptive parent of two, no doubt that using this firm for adoption and adoption related issues is getting help from the best. They are professional and with great follow through and communication skills
Laurel Womack
Nov 19, 2020
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I can't say enough about Jill & Matt. They both are exceptional professionals and made our dream come true. They are very knowledgable and we always received prompt responses to our questions. Unlike most law firms, they truly are understanding and compassionate about your case. Even with Covid and court shutdowns they completed our adoption timely and inexpensive. Thank you Again!!!
Joseph Freymann
Oct 25, 2019
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Nancy Tabet
Sep 10, 2019
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Carrie Cole
Sep 08, 2019
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We just finalized our adoption after being legal guardians. Adoption Law Group was the best choice we could have made! We considered using a family friend who is a lawyer, but looking back, that would have been very confusing and waste a ton of time. Jill Cucullu took wonderful care of us. She answered all our questions in a timely manner and in layman's terms. She helped us honor our daughter's birth mother, leaving all parties feeling well represented and in full understanding of what was happening. She helped us negotiate visitations and expectations for the future. We are very happy with Adoption
Karen Whipple Schnurr
Sep 14, 2017
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Celeste went above and beyond when we adopted our daughter. She found us an amazing match and helped talk us down from the ledge several times when we felt overwhelmed by the whole process. And she also did whatever she could to speed the process along. I really can't say enough and now also consider her a friend. She is thoughtful, caring, honest, and has such a strong spirit!
