Conducts adoption proceeding, hearing and other various court-related services for Clermont County residents, (see below) for operational proceeding for probate court, in Clermont County,

Presides over adoption hearings and grants adoptions. Processes different types of adoptions including agency, independent (child related to person wanting to adopt), and interstate. Handles adoptions where Cuyahoga County is the location of the agency having custody of child, where child was born, where person(s) seeking to adopt resides, where adopting person is stationed in military service, or where natural parent resides (for independent placement). Performs home studies for independent adoptions. Processes petitions for foreign adoptions and release of identifying information, vital statistics, and medical information regarding adoptions.

Provides legal advice, assistance with document preparation, and in some instances may provide legal representation in the matters of child custody (including visitation and child support), parental rights, adoptions, guardianships, Power of Attorney, and divorce based upon the complexity of the case.

Provides legal advice, assistance with document preparation, and in some instances may provide legal representation in the matters of child custody (including visitation and child support), parental rights, adoptions, guardianships, Power of Attorney, and divorce based upon the complexity of the case.

Services include adoption information provided to anyone seeking adoption information. Post Legal Adoption Services available for adult adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents seeking post adoption information.