[ALBUQUERQUE, 01/21/2016] - The Law Office of Dorene A. Kuffer, a law firm based in New Mexico, provides legal representation in LGBT Adoption cases. The legal team helps same-sex couples legally adopt and raise children with the full protection of state laws.

Settling the Legalities in LGBT Adoption

In most states, LGBT adoption is made legal on a case-to-case basis by a judge. But, there are more states now that allow joint adoption and second parent adoption.

Adoption laws in New Mexico make same-sex couples eligible to adopt a child through joint adoption and second parent adoptions. The Law Office of Dorene A. Kuffer handles LGBT family cases and can provide couples with legal assistance to work out the legalities of the adoption.

The law practice offers representation so clients can have peace of mind knowing that their child’s best interest is being protected.

Choices in LGBT Adoption

Joint adoption allows LGBT couples to adopt a child simultaneously even without any biological relationship. The court prioritizes the best interest of the child in determining the parent’s suitability to adopt.

On the other hand, second parent adoption occurs when only one is legally recognized as the parent, whether they are the biological parent or through adoption. This can be sought by the non-legal parent to establish equal parental rights.

In addition to providing legal assistance in adoption among gay and lesbian families, the Law Office of Dorene A. Kufferalso provides additional LGBT legal services and other helpful resources to parenthood.

About the Law Office of Dorene A. Kuffer

The Law Office of Dorene A. Kuffer is a legal practice in New Mexico that focuses on family law and LGBT family law. The firm helps men and women with separation, divorce, custody, visitation, and children cases.
Their legal team applies unique strategies to each case and establishes a strong attorney-client relationship based on trust, compassion, and excellence. The Law Office of Dorene A. Kuffer is committed to providing legal services to put their clients in the best possible position to move into the next chapter of their live.
To learn more about the firm, interested individuals may visit http://www.kufferlaw.com/.