Same-Sex Adoption Made Simple: How Ames Law Group Protects Your Family in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
- Patricia A. Ames, Esq.
- Apr 29
- 2 min read
At Ames Law Group, we proudly help same-sex couples secure and protect their parental rights through confirmatory adoptions and second-parent adoptions — both in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Whether you’re married, in a civil union, or growing your family through assisted reproduction, protecting your parentage is essential — and easier than you might think.
New Jersey’s Legal Parentage Act: A New Path for Same-Sex Families
In 2020, New Jersey passed the Legal Parentage Act (N.J.S.A. 9:17-69 to 9:17-71), allowing married and civil union same-sex couples to complete a confirmatory adoption without invasive background checks or lengthy investigations. If your child was born during your marriage or civil union and you’re both listed on the birth certificate, you can now secure a judgment of adoption through a simplified court process.
A confirmatory adoption ensures that your parental rights are fully recognized not just in New Jersey, but in every state and country. At Ames Law Group, we guide families through this process smoothly and efficiently.
Pennsylvania Same-Sex Adoptions: Second-Parent and Step-Parent Options
Pennsylvania does not yet have an identical law, but same-sex couples can still establish full legal parentage through second-parent adoptions and step-parent adoptions.
Our firm has extensive experience handling same-sex adoption cases across Pennsylvania, ensuring that all necessary legal protections are in place — for today and the future.
Why Adoption Matters — Even When You’re Listed on the Birth Certificate
Even if both parents are named on the child’s birth certificate, not all states recognize parentage based on that alone. A court-issued adoption decree is the strongest legal tool to guarantee your rights everywhere — particularly if your family travels or relocates.
At Ames Law Group, our mission is to make this process straightforward and stress-free, ensuring that your family’s bond is protected by law.
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If you are looking for a same-sex adoption lawyer in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, we are here to help.
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Let’s make your family’s legal security official — because every family deserves full protection, without question.
