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If you are 18 or older, you can likely adopt! You don’t need to be married or have a certain income—you just need to provide a safe, loving home. Approval...
While every story is unique, most families should plan for a journey of about 18 months, though some cases move faster if the child is already in the home and...
We focus exclusively on domestic adoptions so you receive the dedicated, local guidance your family deserves: Private and Foster Care: We handle private domestic adoptions as well as those involving...
Closed adoption: This is where the biological family does not have access to the child after the adoption is finalized. Open adoption: In an open adoption, the adoptive family is...
Private adoption is typically arranged through an attorney or private agency. Foster care adoption involves a child who is currently in the care of the Department of Social Services (DSS)....
While we do not perform the assessment ourselves, we help families prepare for the home study process so they feel organized and ready. We maintain a network of qualified agencies...
Once the judge signs your Final Decree of Adoption, the Clerk of Court notifies the NC Office of Vital Records. While it may still take a few months for the...
Our attorneys stand ready to hear your story and give you the legal advice you need to take the next steps.
Every case is unique, and so is every attorney. At Kurtz & Blum, our team of Raleigh-based attorneys brings decades of combined experience in criminal defense, traffic offenses, and family law. Each attorney has a distinct approach to legal representation, whether you need a skilled litigator to fight for you in court or a strategic negotiator to resolve a family law matter.
We know that hiring a lawyer can feel overwhelming—especially if it’s your first time dealing with legal issues. That’s why our entire legal team works together to ensure you get the right attorney for your case, based on your specific legal needs.
And what makes our team even more special? Our paw-torney at law – Augie. Known around Raleigh as the “Law Dog,” Augie takes a team-based approach to every case, ensuring justice is always served with a side of belly rubs. Whether he’s offering comfort during tough cases or greeting clients with a wagging tail, Augie brings warmth, loyalty, and a touch of fun to our practice.
At Kurtz & Blum, we are proud to serve clients in Raleigh and across North Carolina, providing trusted legal representation in criminal defense, family law, and more. Here’s what our clients have to say about working with our team:
