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We at Greenberg & Greenberg are thrilled to share the beautiful adoption story of our dear former clients, an incredible couple that was able to successfully adopt the child of their dreams thanks to the advocacy, guidance, and counsel of our compassionate and devoted adoption attorneys. Attorney James Greenberg worked closely with the couple, doing everything possible to keep the adoption process moving forward as comfortably and seamlessly as possible.

Last week, our very own James Greenberg, Esq. was a guest speaker on the Adult Adoptee Panel held by the Adoptive Parents Committee, Inc. (APC). An adult adoptee himself, James brought unique insight to the group, sharing his perspective as not only an adoptee but also as a professional adoption attorney.

For many people, taking the Oath of Allegiance at a United States naturalization ceremony is a significant event on par with a major school graduation or even a wedding. Like those events, the naturalization ceremony is the culmination of a person’s struggle and effort to become a citizen of the United States. Participation in this ceremony is a once-in-a-lifetime event.

Greenberg & Greenberg is known as the most trusted adoption law firm in New York due to our genuine compassion and connections we make with our clients, as well as our extensive practice experience. We are proud to be able to say our skills have once again secured a fantastic outcome for one of our clients.

In May, a man born in South Korea, adopted into an American family living in the United States, and then deported back to South Korea, took his own life in what officials are calling a tragic yet avoidable case. Phillip Clay grew up in an orphanage in Seoul before he was adopted to the United States at the age of 9.

In 1993, the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, more commonly called just the Hague Convention, set international rules and mandates regarding intercountry adoption of children. With immigration and emigration being a centralized topic of focus in the news recently, the Hague Convention's laws have never been more relevant to people looking to adopt their relatives who live across borders.

A stepparent that wishes to adopt their stepson or stepdaughter likely cannot wait to bring their family closer together. But they have probably not anticipated some of the legal complications that can arise in a stepparent adoption case.

In 2011, the Marriage Equality Act was passed in New York, in which it is stated that "the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples" would "be treated equally in all respects under the law." Unfortunately for Jann Paczkowski of Long Beach, Long Island, this law still has its limits.

If you are looking to navigate the legal complexities of adoption, then you have come to the right place. Greenberg & Greenberg is a highly experienced law firm dedicated to the practice of adoption and adoption-related legal services throughout New York, New Jersey and the United States for domestic and international adoptions.

Are you considering adoption? This selfless act can bring more joy than you know. The adoption process however, can seem daunting and overwhelming at times, without the help of an experienced adoption attorney to guide you through it.