ADOPTION BENEFIT

 

Who is Eligible?

Any covered member who seeks representation in an adoption proceeding is covered by this benefit.

 

What is the Benefit?

The Legal Services Fund will provide you with an attorney from a panel law firm to represent you in formal adoption proceedings. This benefit does not include payment of any fees or expenses to adoption agencies or any other agencies, but is limited to those services normally rendered by an attorney to formalize an adoption. After all arrangements have been agreed upon, the panel attorney will prepare all petitions and allied papers and will appear in court with the parties in support of the adoption, if required.

 

The following schedule indicates the legal services available and the amount to be paid by you in each circumstance:

STEPS IN THE LEGAL PROCESS PROVIDED BY THE FUND THROUGH AMOUNT PAID THE PANEL LAW FIRM BY FUND MEMBER

Consultation .......................................................$0
 

Preparation of Documents and Court Appearance for adoption of child ......................$65.00

How is the Adoption Benefit Obtained?

To obtain the Adoption Benefit, simply contact the panel law firm to request an appointment. At the time of the appointment, you and your attorney from the panel law firm will complete the appropriate forms.