The Law Office of Laura Mauffray Borchert, A Professional Law Corporation,
offers personal, confidential, legal counseling and services for birth parents and adopting couples.

 

Private Adoptions - Legal representation throughout the process, coordinating the many elements of adoption: 

Placement
Counseling
Home Studies
Records Checks
Finalization

 

 

 

ICPC Adoptions – Interstate compact legal services for Louisiana babies who will be adopted in another state and for babies born outside Louisiana who will be adopted by Louisiana residents.

 

Intra-Family / Step-Parent Adoptions - Adopting your step-child, grandchild, niece, or nephew can be a very simple process in Louisiana.

 

International Adoption – Recognition of Foreign Adoptions by the Louisiana court helps you obtain a Louisiana birth certificate, Social Security Card, and Louisiana Drivers License (when the time comes).  Re-adoption of foreign orphans can also help to ensure your adopted child’s Louisiana inheritance rights.

 

Adoption Agency Finalization – Once all delays and procedures are complete, we can help you obtain a Final Decree of Adoption.

 

Additional Resources:

Be sure to discuss the IRS Adoption Tax Credit with your accountant to confirm whether your financial situation allows you to take advantage of this dollar-for-dollar tax credit.

 

For assistance with a wide array of legal adoption services, please contact Laura at (985) 649-1881.