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Second Parent Adoptions

Second Parent Adoption Lawyers Houston

Helping Gay Couples Adopt Children in Texas

The attorneys of Katine Nechman McLaurin in Houston, Texas are ready to represent you on LGBT-related legal issues. Both Mitchell Katine and John Nechman are proven local and national leaders in the fight for LGBT equality, and our firm firmly believes that LGBT rights are not optional.

"As the Constitution endures, persons in every generation can invoke its principles in their own search for greater freedom."

Justice Anthony Kennedy
Lawrence v. Texas
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The lawyers at Katine Nechman McLaurin LLP have spent many years compassionately representing individuals from all backgrounds, including the GLBT community. We are committed to spreading awareness and guiding clients with second-parent adoptions.

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We know firsthand the challenges same-sex couples face when looking to adopt a child. In 2004, GLBT lawyer Mitchell Katine and his husband Walter fulfilled a lifelong dreams of adopting and are the proud parents of Sebastian and Sebrina.

Offering Second Parent Adoption Services

At Katine Nechman McLaurin, we take advantage of our backgrounds to help clients understand the logistics behind second-parent adoptions. This legal process allows same-sex couples to adopt their partner's adopted or biological children. Ultimately, the adopted children will gain two legal parents. Both parents will be legally recognized to have the same rights and responsibilities.

Second-parent adoption can help preserve the non-biological parent's right in Texas, if the domestic partnership dissolves. At Katine Nechman McLaurin, we will address all of your legal concerns, while helping you efficiently move through the adoption process. Stephany Alvarez handles second parent adoptions at our office–call her at 713-808-1000 to schedule an appointment to discuss your case.

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The attorneys at our firm speak on a number of legal issues affecting our clients and the community. We also participate in activities that benefit our community and have prepared publications on these issues.

We Will Treat You Like Family — Contact Us

Contact us today to schedule a free confidential consultation. We offer a hands-on approach to provide you with the best representation possible. Our law firm is committed to protecting your legal rights.

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