Subsequent Adoption and Re-Adoption
Tucson Subsequent Adoption and Re-Adoption Attorney
A subsequent adoption, also known as a re-adoption, occurs when a child who has already been adopted is adopted again by new parents. The Law Office of Jessica C. Graves, PLLC helps families throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona navigate subsequent adoptions with the same dedication and expertise we bring to all adoption matters.
Whether the original adoptive parents can no longer care for the child, or circumstances have changed, Arizona law provides a path for a new family to step in and provide a loving, permanent home.
Contact us today at 520-468-3838 for a consultation. Hablamos Español.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I re-adopt a child who has already been adopted?
A: Yes. Arizona law allows a person to adopt a child who has already been adopted. These are typically referred to as “subsequent adoptions” or “readoptions.”
Q: What are the requirements for a subsequent adoption or readoption?
A: The requirements remain the same as if the child was not adopted. The adoptive parents are treated as if they were the biological parents.
Q: Do the new adoptive parents have to pay for the subsequent or readoption?
A: Typically, yes. However, if the child had been adopted through a State agency (such as Arizona’s Department of Child Safety (DCS)), the State may pay for the adoption legal fees. The new adoptive parents would need to qualify for Adoption Subsidy.
As always, it is important to contact an Arizona adoption attorney to have your questions answered for your specific circumstance, as each family’s case will be different.
Related Adoption Services
Our firm handles all types of adoption in Arizona. Learn more about our other adoption services:
- Placing a Child for Adoption — Support and legal guidance for birth mothers considering adoption in Arizona.
- Adoptive Parents — Comprehensive legal representation for families looking to adopt in Tucson.
- Stepparent Adoption — Legal services for stepparents seeking to adopt their stepchildren in Arizona.
- Relative & Grandparent Adoption — Legal services for grandparents and family members adopting a child.
- Foster Care Adoptions — Finalizing adoptions for children in the Arizona foster care system.
Contact Arizona adoption attorney Jessica Graves today at 520-468-3838 to discuss your adoption case.
