Banas Family Law, P.A.

Considering Adoption? Considering a Minnesota Stepparent Adoption? Considering a Minnesota International Adoption? Adoption is a judicial proceeding that has the effect of transferring all rights and responsibilities of a natural parent, if known, to an adoptive parent. Below are some of the highlights in the adoption process.

Commencement of the Minnesota Adoption Proceeding: A Minnesota adoption proceeding is commenced by the petitioner filing a petition for adoption in the juvenile court of the county in which the petitioner resides. The proceeding may be transferred to a juvenile court of another county if the petition changes residence and the transfer is in the child’s best interests.