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No matter what kind of adoption you’re pursuing, your voice matters to us. My goal is to be a friendly and approachable active listener.
Learn more about the different services we provide.
Every adoption is unique. We help you understand the process & make it easy.
DHS subsidized Adoptions and Legal Guardianship for foster and kinship families
Adoptions through West Virginia’s foster care system are fully covered by the state. However, because attorneys are reimbursed after finalization, some firms require upfront costs or charge more than what the state pays.
We will never ask you to pay any fees in advance or pay us more than what the state will reimburse.
Legal guardianship:
Legal guardianship is best used when a parent’s parental rights have not been terminated by the Judge during the course of an abuse and neglect proceeding or of when a child over the age of 12 years does not want to consent to or desire to be adopted. The child’s name can be changed or remain the same and the biological parent’s names remain on the birth certificate. This is permanent until the child turns 18 years of age.
Adult Adoptions:
The original birth certificate will now list the adoptive parents and that adults biological parent and the adoptee can also change their name if they desire.
Stepparent Adoptions:
Stepparent adoption can happen either through a biological parent voluntarily relinquishing their rights or by demonstrating abandonment, such as a lack of contact or financial support.
Costs vary based on each case, but you’ll receive a clear, upfront estimate before any payment is required, with flexible payment options available.
Private Adoptions:
We help families finalize private adoptions after the family has been approached or connected with a Mother who has determined that it would be in her unborn or born child’s best interest to be adopted. We also help families that have been connected with a child through a certified adoption agency. While we don’t match families with children, we’re happy to connect you with trusted adoption agencies to get started.
International Adoptions:
International adoptions are completed in the child’s birth country, and we help ensure that adoption is legally recognized in the United States. Once recognized, a U.S. birth certificate can be issued.
Costs vary by case, but you’ll receive a clear, upfront estimate before any payment is required, with flexible payment options available.
Adoption Tax Resource
Planning for adoption tax credits?
For the maximum tax return in the year of your adoption, connect with an accountant who has fostered and adopted and understands the adoption tax credit process.
Cherie Peacock
Cherie Peacock with American Tax Company is familiar with the benefits of adoption tax credits and offers a discount on tax preparation for foster and adoptive families.
I look forward to working with you!
Phone Number
O: 304. 522. 2204
C: 304. 617. 2093
Email Address
Mailing Address
422 10th Street, Suite 1 & 2
Huntington, WV 25701
© Biddle Law Office 2025
This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
I look forward to working with you!
Phone Number
O: 304. 522. 2204
C: 304. 617. 2093
Email Address
Mailing Address
422 10th Street, Suite 1 & 2
Huntington, WV 25701
© Biddle Law Office 2026
This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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