Top Adoption Lawyers in Monroe | 2 available

Firm: Attorney at Law

1651 Louisville Ave Ste 117 , Monroe , Louisiana 71201

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Probate , Trusts, Wills, Family

With more than 30 years of experience, Layne M. Adams has represented countless clients in family law matters. In addition to offering services relating to wills, trusts, successions, and estate matters, Mr. Adams has been board certified as a family law specialist by the Louisiana State Bar Association.. A native of Mississippi, Mr. Adams received his Bachelor's degree from the University of New Orleans, and he received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas in 1983. He is an active member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.. Mr. Adams provides independent legal counsel for children, which demands the same undivided loyalty, confidentiality, and competent representation required for adult clients. As a "best interests" attorney, Mr. Adams provides independent legal services for protecting children's best interests.. A divorce dissolves a valid marriage for causes that ordinarily arise after the wedding ceremony. Louisiana permits fault-based divorce, as well as the popular no-fault divorce option for parties that have lived separate and apart for at least six months. Divorce can be complicated, and attorney Layne M. Adams has been guiding clients through the divorce process with compassion and practical counsel for over 25 years.

Firm: Cummins & Fitts

401 Walnut Street , Monroe , Louisiana 71201

Practice Areas: Adoption

Attorney Sophie N. Barksdale is a native of Monroe, Louisiana. After graduating from Neville High School, Sophie attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe where she received a Bachelor’s Degree of Art in History in May of 2012. As an undergraduate, Sophie was an active leader and member in numerous organizations including Kappa Delta Sorority, Student Government Association, and 31 Ambassadors.. Upon completion of her Bachelor’s degree, Sophie attended Mississippi College School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctorate, a Certificate in Civil Studies, and a Certificate in Pro Bono Work in May of 2015. During her time at MC Law, she was a member of Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity, Civil Law Society, Family Law Society, and the Women’s Student Bar Association. Sophie also studied abroad in Berlin, Germany focusing her studies on European Union Law and Global Issues in Corporate Law.. Sophie was given the opportunity her last semester to have an externship with the 19th Judicial District Court of Baton Rouge, Family Court clerking for Judge Charlene Charlet Day. This is when Sophie realized her passion for helping families and children. After returning to Monroe, Sophie began clerking for the 4th Judicial District Court working predominantly on adoptions filed in Ouachita and Morehouse Parish.. Sophie spends her free time helping her community as an active member of the Junior League of Monroe, and she is a strong advocate for animals volunteering as a foster parent for PAWS of Northeast Louisiana and Out of the Shelter Rescue Group.. Sophie is a family law attorney who focuses primarily on adoptions. She has extensive knowledge and experience working with Agency, Intrafamily, Private, and Foreign Adoptions.