Your Forever Family Starts Here
California Adoption Attorney
Adoption is guided by complex laws and procedures that can be overwhelming during an already stressful time.
I know how important it is to get this right
I specialize exclusively in all types of domestic adoption and guardianship throughout California, providing advocacy and compassionate guidance for even the most complex cases. My double major in Psychology and Communication Studies from Westmont College, combined with a law degree and mediation certificate from McGeorge School of Law, uniquely equips me to counsel clients through both the legal and emotional aspects of adoption. Hands-on experience supporting foster youth and representing foster children in dependency court deepened my resolve to create positive, lasting change for families. I provide heartfelt support, unwavering commitment, and an ethical approach to guide clients through the adoption process with confidence and care.
Sharon L. Horner, Esq.
Here’s the Process
I create a custom plan based on your circumstances and particulars of your case.
1: Book a Free 30-minute Phone Consultation
2: Connect You with Ethical Adoption Professionals
You will get a home study from a private agency, including a background check, and education on connecting with birth parents. We will work together to prepare you logistically and emotionally for your adoption.
3: Find a Match
Sometimes you can find a match through social media, relatives, or someone in your extended network. I will guide you and help you create your profile to find your match. Avoid facilitators (illegal in California) and expensive advertising agencies.
4: An expectant mother chooses you!
Before the baby is born, I will coordinate with hospital staff to ensure they are informed of the adoption and birth plan so that Mother's wishes are honored, and everything goes smoothly. The Birth Mother will sign the consent forms. and the baby will go home with you from the hospital.
5: Post Placement Period
You will receive home visits from a social worker to ensure everything is going well for a minimum of 6 months. During this time, we will initiate the case with the court and terminate the birth father’s rights to the child.
6: Finalization Hearing
This is a celebratory hearing to finalize the adoption! The judge confirms that everything has been submitted and issues the final order of adoption, making your family complete. You are welcome to invite friends and family to celebrate this happy occasion.
Success
You grow your forever family
It is important to seek the right legal help.
The importance of having an attorney who specializes in adoption is to avoid
Legal complications
Bad advice
Financial losses
Emotional distress
Significant delays
Uncertainty
Schedule a Consultation
We offer a free 30-minute consultation to assess your case, provide an overview of the process, and offer recommendations for next steps.