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Adoption is one of the most joyful legal processes a family can go through. Laura Winget-Hernandez is honored to guide families through every step — making the legal process as smooth and celebratory as the milestone it is.
Schedule Free ConsultationEvery adoption journey is different. Laura has successfully completed all major types of adoption proceedings and understands the unique legal requirements, timelines, and emotional landscape of each.
While every adoption is unique, most domestic adoptions follow a predictable legal path. Laura manages every step so you can focus on your growing family.
We review your situation, identify the appropriate type of adoption, and map out a clear legal path forward with realistic timelines.
We coordinate with licensed home study providers and ensure all agency and state requirements are met before placement.
We handle all legal consents from birth parents and, when necessary, petition for termination of parental rights to clear the path to adoption.
The moment the judge signs the finalization order, your child is legally yours. Many families bring their whole family to court — it is truly a celebration.
Laura has dedicated a significant portion of her practice to adoption law because she believes every child deserves a permanent, loving family. She brings both legal expertise and personal warmth to every adoption she handles — and she loves celebrating finalization day with her clients.
Stepparent adoptions can be finalized in as little as 60–90 days. Domestic infant adoptions through private agencies typically take 1–3 years depending on the match. Foster-to-adopt timelines vary based on reunification efforts and case progression.
In some cases, parental rights can be terminated without the birth parent's consent if they have abandoned the child, failed to pay support, or are found unfit by the court. We evaluate each case carefully and pursue the appropriate legal strategy.
Yes — same-sex couples have the same adoption rights as all married couples following the Supreme Court's Obergefell decision. We serve all families without exception.