Foster Child Adoptions

Adoption Legal Services for Foster Care Providers

Are you planning to adopt a foster child?

If you will be pursuing adoption of a foster child you have been caring for in your West Virginia home, contact Attorney Fran Whiteman. Fran can help you navigate all legal aspects of the adoption process.

Foster Child Eligibility for Adoption

West Virginia Adoption and Parental Rights

The goal of the State of West Virginia under the Family Law Code is to always promote what is in the best interest of the child. Typically, this is interpreted to mean reunification of a child with their parents whenever possible. When the State of West Virginia has taken action to terminate the parental rights of a child’s biological parents, an eligible interested family member or eligible non-related party with legitimate standing, such as a foster parent, may petition the state to consent to the adoption.

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Request a Foster Child Adoption Consultation

If you have been caring for a foster child for some time and feel the child is a good match to welcome into your heart and home on a permanent basis, let us know. Attorney Fran Whiteman can help you pursue a foster child adoption right away. She offers a complimentary initial consultation to answer your questions and go over the case.

Prompt Adoption Case Filing. Maximum Efficiency.

Have you contacted other law firms and been provided a time estimate that sounded unreasonable? Although adoption cases can indeed be time-consuming with more complex cases taking extended time to resolution, Attorney Fran Whiteman works quickly with a focus on maximum efficiency and accuracy for our clients. As soon as Fran receives your adoption packet from the Adoption Unit, she reviews the documents with you, prepares the adoption petition, meets with you to have you sign the Verification, and then files the adoption petition with the court. Fran works hard to schedule an adoption hearing at the earliest possible time.

I work hard to ensure that my clients can move forward with the adoption process as soon as possible. As soon as I review your case and you give your approval, I will get your hearing scheduled.

Fran Whiteman

Attorney Fran Whiteman helps adoptive families navigate all of the complexities and legal aspects of the formality and permanently adding a new forever family member to your life. Fran is with her clients every step of the way, and is available to answer questions, address concerns, and help you adopt your foster child as soon as possible. Contact Fran for a free consultation today to learn more: (304) 366-2116.