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Fircrest Adoption Law Firm
Overview
Western Washington Adoption and Family Formation Law Firm
Families come in all sorts of structures, including biological and adoptive. Throughout Western Washington, families considering adoption and assisted reproduction technology can turn to Christina T. Sherman, PLLC. At our law office, we recognize the sensitivity and delicate nature of adoption and family formation cases and handle them accordingly.
Building Families with Assisted Reproduction Technology
For families that choose to grow through Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART), Christina T. Sherman, PLLC can assist you by representing you through the drafting of Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy contracts on your behalf, and ensuring that all parties are easily able to understand what, can sometimes be, complicated contracts; and finally establishing parentage in Washington. As these cases often involve parties from out of state, Christina T. Sherman, PLLC can work attorneys nationwide to ensure that your rights are protected through the ART process.
Uniting Families with Stepparent Adoption
Stepparent adoption is common in blended families. You have already built the family and share the love and support. Let us help you make it legal and give your children a greater sense of security with a stepparent adoption.
Adopting Children in the Foster Care System
Our law office can help you make a foster child's dreams come true with a foster care adoption. We understand the process and will guide you through terminating the child's parental rights if needed before filing for adoption.
Navigating the Regulations of Independent Adoption
If you choose to negotiate a private, independent adoption instead of working with an agency, our law office will assist you. We can help you negotiate an adoption contract that protects your interests and the child you bring into your family. We also have experience with interstate adoption in which additional federal regulations apply.
If the time is right for your family to consider adoption, Christina T. Sherman, PLLC, is here for you. A free consultation can show you how we can help.
About Christina T. Sherman, PLLC
Languages
- English (Primary)
Practice Areas
- Adoption
- Surrogacy
Litigation
- 30%
Honors
- Super Lawyer Rising Star, - 2013
- Academy Fellow at the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, March 10, 2022 - Present
Published Works
- Assessing the Application of NAFTA's Environmental Provisions, National Social Science Perspectives, 37, #1, 2007
- T, U and V Visas: More Alphabet Soup for Immigration Practitioners, Six Bender's Immigrant. Bull., 113, 2001
Representative Clients
- Step-Parent Adoptions
- Newborn Parent Adoptions
- Birth Mothers
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
1023 Regents Boulevard Fircrest, WA 98466
Phone
Appointments
Weekday
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