Adoption
ICPC (Interstate) Adoptions
Interstate adoptions handled by an attorney with deep ICPC experience and a national network of co-counsel.
When the adoption crosses state lines
In today's world, adoptive parents are frequently matched with birth parents who live in another state. Every state has adopted the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC), which governs how a child is moved across state lines for adoption. Compliance is mandatory and procedural mistakes can delay or jeopardize a placement.
Why ICPC experience matters
ICPC adoptions require an attorney who knows the laws of both the sending state and the receiving state, who can communicate effectively with the ICPC offices in each state, and who can keep the placement on track during a stressful period for the family.
A national network of co-counsel
“Our founding attorney is a fellow with the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, which provides access to vetted adoption counsel in every state.”
Our founding attorney is a fellow with the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, which provides access to vetted adoption counsel in every state. That network allows us to coordinate seamlessly with co-counsel wherever the case requires it.
Coordinating with hospitals and agencies
ICPC placements often involve a tight timeline at the hospital, coordination with an out-of-state agency, and immediate post-birth logistics. We have done this many times and we are comfortable working in that high-stakes window.
Documentation and compliance
Properly prepared ICPC packets, consents, and supporting documents are essential. We assemble them carefully and follow them through the ICPC offices until clearance is granted.
After placement
“Once the placement is approved, the adoption proceeds toward finalization in the receiving state.”
Once the placement is approved, the adoption proceeds toward finalization in the receiving state. We continue to represent our clients through that process, ensuring that nothing is missed between placement and the final decree.