Adoption 'Ohana Is Everything

Honolulu Adoption Attorneys

Growing Your ‘Ohana

Coates Frey & Hackett lawyers understand the importance of family. We treat our clients like family and make ourselves available to ensure they can obtain and maintain the best family life possible. Our lawyers are especially passionate about cases that allow us to expand your family, such as adoption.

Types of adoption we can help with include:

  • Adult adoption
  • Stepparent adoption
  • Grandparent adoption

No matter the circumstances, our attorneys can help you navigate the specific adoption paperwork and procedures pertinent to your case so you can welcome new members into your family.

We are available to help families in Oahu and neighboring islands through the adoption process. Contact us today to get started: (808) 518-6376.

What Does an Adoption Lawyer Do?

An adoption attorney is present to facilitate the adoption process from beginning to end. Our lawyers will help you by:

  • Filing all necessary paperwork
  • Representing you in adoption hearings
  • Understanding Hawaiian adoption laws and how they affect your case
  • Answering your questions and concerns

We are fluent in our state’s adoption laws and processes. We are prepared to be your resource with any worries along the way and guide you through the paperwork easily and efficiently.

Call our lawyers for more information about adopting in Honolulu: (808) 518-6376.

Adoption Requirements in Hawaii

To successfully adopt a child in Hawaii, the Family Court must offer its approval. Qualifications that they look for in potential adoptive parents include:

  • Either a single unmarried person or a married couple where both spouses are legally adopting the child. Alternatively, the adopter could be married to the birthparent of the adoptee as in stepchildren adoptions
  • Ability to provide a beneficial transition and living situation for the child
  • All necessary consents for the child allowing them to be adopted

Our adoption attorneys will be able to better asses your situation during your complimentary consultation. We’ll discuss the type of adoption you’re pursuing and provide relevant consult and legal representation as we move forward.

Individuals who are considering adoption should contact our lawyers for experienced professionals who are familiar with the process on every Hawaiian Island.

We Treat Every Client Like Family

'Ohana is Everything

  • “THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!!”

    - M.C.

  • “Very professional.”

    - T.R.

  • “Bob was always on the same page as me and he always had my best interest at heart.”

    - J.B.

Our Family Promise

Why Choose Our Team
  • Family Minded, Solutions Focused

    We are here to help you come to an amicable resolution as efficiently as possible. Our collaborative approach provides results in a timely manner.

  • Helping Clients On All Islands

    Each of our attorneys devotes a significant amount of time on different Hawaiian islands. Whether you're on the Big Island or Kauai, you have us on your side.

  • Highly Experienced Team in Family Law

    From our newest paralegal to our most experienced attorneys, you'll have someone who understands the ins and outs of family law in every circuit and every family law courtroom in our Island State.

  • Wrote the Book About Divorce in Hawaii

    Our team holds the principles of Divorce With Decency close. This book is referenced by legal professionals in our Island State.

Client-Focused Approach We Believe Every Family Deserves a Chance at Moving Forward

Get started by scheduling your complimentary consultation.

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