Steady Legal Guidance for Growing Your Family

Every child deserves a place to belong, and every family deserves the peace of mind that comes with a secure future.

Building a family through adoption is a journey of the heart—but it’s also a journey of careful legal steps. At Kurtz & Blum, we don’t just see case files. We see people. Our adoption practice is led by Chuanita Williams Smalls, who believes that when you choose us to help grow your family, “we become family” throughout the journey.

Whether you are welcoming a newborn through a surrogacy agreement, adopting a child from foster care, or formalizing a bond with a relative already in your home, we provide the steady guidance you need.

Why Choose Our Raleigh Adoption Attorneys?

Choosing the right attorney can shape your family’s future. Our adoption team brings focused experience, clear communication, and a family-first approach to every step of the process.

Family-First Representation

We guide you through the legal details with care.

Clear, Honest Expectations

We focus on transparency so you know what’s ahead and can plan with confidence.

Steady Guidance Through Milestones

We keep your case moving and you informed.

Local Court Familiarity

We understand local expectations and help you avoid avoidable delays.

Compassion Without Losing Precision

We balance empathy with the detail-driven work your case requires.

Common Adoption Matters We Handle

Our Raleigh adoption attorneys help families across North Carolina with a range of adoption-related needs, including:

Private Domestic Adoption

Guidance from the first legal steps through placement and final decree.

Foster Care Adoption

Helping caregivers navigate the court process, required notices, and finalization—while staying mindful of evolving child welfare rules.

Step-Parent Adoption

Formalizing the bond when a step-parent has been acting as a parent in every way that matters.

Relative or Kinship Adoption

For children already in a safe home—grandparents, aunts/uncles, adult siblings, or other caregivers—making permanency official.

Surrogacy Agreements & Parentage Planning

We celebrate the many ways families are formed, including supporting same-sex couples and those navigating fertility challenges.

We focus exclusively on domestic adoptions so you receive the dedicated, local guidance your family deserves.

What to Expect When Working With Us

Choosing adoption takes heart, and you never have to face the journey alone. Here’s what you can expect when you work with our Raleigh adoption attorneys:

Consultation

We listen to your story, answer your questions, and lay out a step-by-step plan you can feel good about.

Case Review

We help you understand the path in front of you and choose the approach that makes the most sense for your family.

Preparation

We keep things manageable by helping you gather what you need, prepare for the home study, and stay on top of each requirement.

Court Representation

We handle the legal requirements, including court proceedings, to make sure your adoption is completed with care.

We handle everything so you can focus on moving forward.

Why Local Representation Matters

We proudly support families looking to adopt in Raleigh, Wake County, and surrounding communities, including:

Johnston
Durham
Orange
Chatham
Franklin
Vance
Granville
Harnett
Lee
Nash
Person
Wayne

Having a team that knows the local process can make everything feel smoother and more predictable, so you can focus on each milestone with confidence.