Adopting an Older Child

Over 120,000 people adopt a child every year in the United States. While many of these children are infants, there is a large portion of the adopted children who are considered “older children,” or those ages two and above. Adopting an older child can be a very different experience than adopting a newborn, and you should consider how it will affect your family.

If you are considering adoption, you need a knowledgeable adoption attorney to help you every step of the way. To speak with a qualified legal representative, contact the Orlando adoption lawyers of the Schlegel Law Group today at 407-648-0280 and schedule a free consultation.

Disadvantages to Older Adoption

There are many challenges to adopting an older child. Some of those challenges you need to consider before adopting a child older than two include:

• An older child may have already developed their own ideals and a personality, which may not coincide with the values of your family.
• An older child may remember his or her past, which can have a great impact on how he or she adjusts to your family.

Advantages of Adopting an Older Child

Despite these disadvantages, there are also benefits to adopting an older child, such as:

• You do not have to deal with the constant needs of an infant, and if the child is old enough, he or she may already be independent.
• You can jump right in to family interactions with an older child as opposed to an infant who takes more time away from your other children or family members.

This can be a major decision in your life, so make sure you get the best advice and legal assistance available.

Contact Us

At the Schlegel Law Group, our team of Orlando adoption attorneys can help you through the legal aspects of the adoption process to ensure that it goes as smoothly as possible. Contact us today at 407-648-0280 to discuss your situation.