St. Louis Adoption Lawyer
Missouri Adoption Law
Welcoming a new member to your family is an exciting time, but it will also present legal challenges that must be overcome. Whether you want to adopt a stepchild or other family member, or are interested in traditional adoption, a skilled St. Louis adoption attorney can help you navigate the necessary paperwork and proceedings with ease.
At Cavanagh & Associates, we represent families across St. Louis, St. Charles, Chesterfield, and the surrounding areas who are looking to adopt. In Missouri, most of these cases are heard in the juvenile court division of county courts. We know how these proceedings work and can guide you through every step to avoid mistakes that could lead to delays or disruptions that may affect your ability to adopt.
To get started, call (314) 309-2799. We offer a consultation to discuss your adoption goals.
What Are The Different Types of Adoption in Missouri?
Are you looking for experienced counsel and support? St. Louis adoption lawyer Jack Cavanagh has over half of a century of legal experience. He is a strong advocate for his clients’ rights and uses his considerable knowledge of family law and adoption legislation to effectively represent his clients’ interests.
We provide adoption counsel across St. Louis, Chesterfield, and St. Charles related to:
- Stepparent Adoptions – Stepparent adoptions commonly occur when a parent remarries and the new spouse wishes to adopt their child. Often, the other parent is absent from the child’s life and the stepparent wants to take on the legal rights and responsibilities of parenting.
- Grandparent Adoptions – Grandparent adoptions are often pursued when a child’s parents are physically and/or financially unable to provide for their child, have not provided sufficient care, or the parent is in trouble with the law, most often related to drug or substance abuse. Tragically, some grandparent adoptions follow the death of a parent.
- Independent Private Adoption Attorney – An independent private adoption grants a person or couple, legal parentage of a child after the birth parents voluntarily give up their parental rights. Before you can assume legal responsibility for a child, the child’s parents must first terminate their own parental rights. Often, the termination of parental rights is a formality, but in cases involving abuse or neglect, it can be necessary for a court to terminate parental rights.
We at Cavanagh & Associates can assist you in understanding the rights and obligations you will assume as you seek to adopt your child and establish your legal status as the parent of your child.
We're ready to hear from you. Contact us at (314) 309-2799 today to schedule your case evaluation.
Our Clients Mean Everything to Us
Read Stories Directly From People We've Helped
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"Great Team! Highly Recommended."I worked with Jack and Eka recently and must say they exceeded my expectations. Great communication and compassion for what you’re dealing with. I wouldn’t hesitate to go back to them for any of my legal matters.- Donald Salisbury
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"I was beyond satisfy"Mr. Jack Cavanagh was my attorney getting me removed from an child birth certificate that wasn’t my child. He made the process very easy and timely manner the communication was very good and I was beyond satisfy with the outcome and service Thank you Mr.Jack and Ms.English- Demetric L.
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"I would recommend Mr. Cavanagh as well as use him again in the future."Mr. Cavanagh was very patient in dealing with all of the difficulties of my case. He was pleasant to work with to get the child support and custody worked out in a way that was fair. He showed real concern for the welfare of my son. He was professional in guiding me with regards to counseling and getting my sons voice heard throughout the case as well. Lastly he was thorough in that he went through the original divorce decree and made sure I received what I should have gotten during the divorce. I would recommend Mr. Cavanagh as well as use him again in the future.- Former Client
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"The best there is in the Biz"Jack has been a lawyer for a long time. He values his clients and sees them as people with individual circumstances, and not just dollar bills like other attorneys. Anyone that knows anything about the law knows it’s about making and keeping good rapport with all parties involved. And for a defense attorney, being familiar with the judge to the prosecutor and being on a friendly basis with them is exceptionally important. And Jack knows everyone! He should as he’s been doing this for probably over 40 years. He’s not only a great attorney but I consider him a friend. Don’t make the mistake of choosing an unknown rookie attorney who may be a couple bucks cheaper. Choose Jack!- Paige
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"He has worked with me even though we are in different states to ensure I am kept abreast of what is going on."He has worked with me even though we are in different states to ensure I am kept abreast of what is going on.- Former Client
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"Would recommend"Jack resolved a case from 1500 miles away in a timely manner. Professional throughout the entire process, took the time to understand my needs as a client and fulfilled them without ever wavering in his commitment or price. Would recommend.- Patrick S.
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"I would give her 10 Stars if I could!"They are very very professional and very quick to respond so you're not left in the dark about anything to do with your case! I was very happy with the results of my case and my experience with them. I highly recommend if you're looking for a divorce lawyer or any kind of family law, Jack cavanaugh and his associates are great! I have to give a special shout out to Eka because she really made my life a heck of a lot easier and was always so quick to get back to me and let me know what is going on! I would give her 10 Stars if I could!- Courtney T.
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"I was beyond satisfy"Mr. Jack Cavanagh was my attorney getting me removed from an child birth certificate that wasn’t my child. He made the process very easy and timely manner the communication was very good and I was beyond satisfy with the outcome and service Thank you Mr.Jack and Ms.English- Demetric L.
