Adoption Attorney

Open Adoption vs. Closed Adoption

There is a compelling difference between an open adoption and a private adoption. An open adoption involves the exchange of personal information between the birth parents and the adoptive parents. Open adoption may also involve the exchange of pictures and letters between the two parties. A closed adoption does not allow the birth parents and adoptive parents to exchange personal information themselves or the child as the child grows up. However, closed adoptions allow the birth parents to provide medical history without providing identifying information. Closed adoptions are usually handled by an agency. There are also adoptions that fall somewhere between these two options and allow for some information to be exchanged between both parties. Regardless of the type of adoption arrangement you are interested in pursuing, an experienced family law lawyer can advise you of your legal rights and options. 

In addition to child adoptions, our attorneys can also handle adult adoptions. Adult adoptions are legal relationships that are made for specific reasons such as long-term care in the event that a person becomes dependent on another, whether it is for assistance or inheritance. 



There is a strong impact on your family when dealing with the process of adoption. Make sure that you seek a knowledgeable Indianapolis lawyer to help you through the process. In Indiana, adoption can take place by direct private placement or a licensed private or public agency.